CPU Implementation Methodology Engineer

Apple • Beaverton, OR

3h

About The Position

Apple’s Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) is hiring hardworking engineers for CPU block-level implementation. Join us to help deliver groundbreaking Apple products!

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing high-performance and low-power CPU designs
• Scripting skills to interface with tools and analyze data
• Experience with SAPR/PNR design flow infrastructure/scripts
• Proficiency in programming and scripting (Example: Python, TCL)
• Understanding of challenges related to latest deep sub-micron technology and ability to write algorithms and code to extract PPA during Implementation
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment
• Strong understanding and experience using industry standard synthesis, PnR, and STA tools
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level