CPU Implementation Lead Engineer

Apple Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,700 - 324,800; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Santa Clara, California is seeking a CPU Implementation Lead Engineer to own CPU IP delivery and collaborate with multi-functional teams to validate timing, power, area, electrical analysis, reliability, and testability.

You will work with the partition implementation team to optimize area, frequency and performance, contribute to RTL-to-GDS flow through synthesis and place-and-route, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• BS degree required and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience driving chip implementation from definition to silicon.
• Collaborate with technology, architecture, RTL and physical design teams.
• Experience in synthesis and place-and-route.

Responsibilities

• Own or participate in CPU IP delivery.
• Work with multi-functional teams to validate timing, power, area, electrical analysis, functionality, reliability, and testability.
• Collaborate with partition implementation to optimize area/frequency/performance/power.
• Contribute to RTL-to-GDS flow through synthesis and place-and-route for aggressive targets.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Chip implementation

Cross-functional teamwork

Mentor junior engineers

Perl scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Perl

TCL

Job description

Description

As a CPU Implementation Lead Engineer, you will own or participate in the following:

• CPU IP delivery
• Work with multi-functional engineering teams to implement and validate physical design in the aspects of timing, power, area, electrical analysis, functionality, reliability, and testability
• Work extensively with the partition implementation team to make area/frequency/performance/power tradeoffs and remove bottlenecks in meeting design targets and delivery schedule
• Participate in the definition and enhancement of RTL-to-GDS flow through synthesis and place-and-route targeting aggressive targets for power, performance, and area
• Mentor junior engineers

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience in driving chip implementation from definition phase to silicon correlation
• Experience working with cross-functional teams spanning technology, architecture, RTL & Physical design
• Experience in synthesis & place-and-route

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with high performance microprocessor architecture fundamentals
• Experience in leading initiatives for improving power, performance, & area on CPUs
• Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications
• Understanding of low power microarchitecture and implementation techniques
• Experience with scripting in Perl and/or TCL
• Design experience in deep submicron technologies and basic transistor level design and device physics

Compensation & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You’ll also receive benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and reimbursement for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Equal Opportunity

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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