Graphics (GPU) RTL Design Engineer

Apple; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Graphics (GPU) RTL Design Engineer to join their Silicon Engineering group. In this exciting role, you will design and manufacture cutting-edge, power-efficient processors that enhance the performance of mobile devices and personal computers. You will work on high-quality graphics IPs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve groundbreaking microarchitectural specifications. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to products that are cherished by millions, all while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to advance your career within a dynamic and innovative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products

Free services

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in GPU, CPU, or SIMD architectures.
• Strong knowledge of System Verilog and logic design principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, low-power graphics IPs meeting performance goals.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to design best-in-class GPUs.

Skills

GPU architectures

CPU architectures

SIMD architectures

System Verilog HDL

Logic design

Low-power techniques

Timing optimizations

Scripting languages (Python, Ruby, Perl)

Education

BS degree

Tools

Synthesis tools

Timing analysis tools

Floor planning tools

Job description

Graphics (GPU) RTL Design Engineer

Santa Clara, California, United States Hardware

Summary

Posted: Oct 24, 2024

Role Number: 200575541

Do you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? As part of our Silicon Engineering group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processors! You’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. As a member of Apple’s GPU Shader Core team, you will develop power efficient, high-performance 3D graphics processor microarchitectures targeted for low power mobile devices and high-performance personal computers that are used by millions of people every day!

Description

As a GPU Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, low-power graphics IPs that meet our performance, timing, and area goals. You will explore design trade-offs while applying rigorous design principles. Additionally, you will be required to understand and collaborate to groundbreaking microarchitectural specifications to design best in class GPUs. To accomplish this, you will collaborate closely with multi-functional teams in architecture, verification, modeling, and physical design.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Experience in GPU, CPU, or SIMD architectures
2. Knowledge of System Verilog HDL
3. Experience in Logic design, including knowledge of low-power techniques and timing optimizations
4. BS degree and minimum of 10 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience designing GPU Schedulers, Execution Units, or Caches
2. Experience writing microarchitectural specifications
3. Experience in hardware performance analysis and debug
4. Ability to drive bring up and debug of complex designs
5. Understanding of synthesis tools, timing analysis, floor planning, and the PNR flow
6. Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or Perl
7. Ability to work well in a team in order to be productive under aggressive product schedules

Pay & 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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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 for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.