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Apple's Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) is hiring experienced engineers for the CPU Implementation leadership team.

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

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

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

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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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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