CPU Implementation & PPA Methodology Engineer

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Austin is seeking an engineer to join the CPU implementation methodology team. You will drive Synthesis and PNR flows, collaborate with CPU designers, CAD teams and EDA vendors to push performance, area and power improvements.

The role requires a BS with 3+ years in VLSI design, strong scripting (Python/TCL) skills, and experience with SAPR/PNR design flows. You will help optimize the implementation process across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with implementing VLSI digital designs using SAPR tools with multi-GHz performance goals.
• Experience with logic optimization trade-offs between area, timing and power.

Responsibilities

• Generate and validate new ideas, create flows and methodologies around them by working with CPU Designers, CAD teams and EDA tool vendors to improve PPA.
• Detailed analysis across partitions to understand optimization opportunities.
• Cross functional collaboration across STA, library, tech and post silicon teams to improve optimization during Implementation.
• Contribute to aspects of Synthesis and Physical Design Implementation methodologies.

Skills

Synthesis

PNR

Scripting

Python

TCL

SAPR tools

VLSI design

Debugging

Education

BS degree

Tools

SAPR tools

Python

TCL

Job description

Apple Inc. in Austin is seeking an engineer to join the CPU implementation methodology team. You will drive Synthesis and PNR flows, collaborate with CPU designers, CAD teams and EDA vendors to push performance, area and power improvements.

The role requires a BS with 3+ years in VLSI design, strong scripting (Python/TCL) skills, and experience with SAPR/PNR design flows. You will help optimize the implementation process across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.