CPU Gate Level Synthesis Engineer

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Apple's Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) is looking for a hardworking engineer for our CPU Gate Level Synthesis role to assess and optimize design quality. In this role, the candidate would be a part of Apple's industry-leading CPU design team, working in a multi-functional role to ensure that our CPUs meet the highest standards for performance, power and area.

Description

As a CPU Gate Level Synthesis Engineer, you will drive the early-stage development of high-performance, low-power digital designs for cutting-edge high-performance CPUs. This role involves running RTL to gate level synthesis and finding opportunities to optimize timing, power, and area for micro-architectural features. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement synthesis methodologies, constraint development, DFT integration, RTL optimization and power analysis. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Early RTL health assessment to detect potential timing/gate-depth issues and collaborating with the RTL & physical design teams in exploring solutions

Early stage power estimation and validation for new micro-architectural features

Enhancing synthesis flows for good correlation to post-route to ensure high fidelity of synthesis-based feedback

Work closely with DFT teams to ensure seamless integration of scan chain, ATPG, and MBIST into the synthesis flow

Partner with timing team to enable constraints generation at top levels

Debug and resolve timing, power, and area issues, ensuring efficient and scalable designs

Track and analyze PPA trends through project cycle

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess CPU implementation experience

Proficiency in scripting languages (Tcl, Perl, Python) for automation and flow optimization

Strong problem-solving, debugging, and collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience

Experience in digital logic design, RTL synthesis, and physical design

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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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