CPU Timing Engineer: Speed-Critical, Multi-Domain Precision

Apple Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a CPU Design Timing Engineer to close timing for high‑speed CPU designs in the Silicon Engineering Group. You will partner with CAD teams to create timing flows and scripts that streamline analysis, enabling faster cycles and higher yield.

The role requires deep collaboration with CPU micro‑architects and implementation engineers to ensure robust timing closure. The ideal candidate has extensive hands‑on experience with timing for GHz+ designs, cross‑domain timing, and

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with timing for 1 GHz+ designs and multiple clock/power domains.
• Familiarity with static timing tools and derate methodology.

Responsibilities

• Own timing closure of the CPU project in collaboration with the CAD team.
• Develop timing flows and scripts to improve analysis efficiency.
• Collaborate with CPU micro-architects and implementation engineers to drive timing closure.

Skills

Timing analysis

Scripting language proficiency

CPU design experience

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Primetime

Tempus

TCL

Perl

Python

Job description

Apple Inc. is seeking a CPU Design Timing Engineer to close timing for high‑speed CPU designs in the Silicon Engineering Group. You will partner with CAD teams to create timing flows and scripts that streamline analysis, enabling faster cycles and higher yield.

The role requires deep collaboration with CPU micro‑architects and implementation engineers to ensure robust timing closure. The ideal candidate has extensive hands‑on experience with timing for GHz+ designs, cross‑domain timing, and