CPU Implementation Engineer
Santa Clara, California, United States
Hardware
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Apple’s Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) is hiring hardworking engineers for CPU block-level implementation.
Description
As a CPU Implementation Engineer, you will drive or participate in the following:
• Work with micro-architects to help define the micro-architecture and assist with design feasibility and power, performance, and area (PPA) trade-offs
• Drive RTL-to-GDS design convergence through microarchitecture and logic (RTL) optimizations using synthesis and place-and-route tools targeting ambitious goals for PPA
• Responsible for block-level design delivery along with closure of backend flows, electrical requirements, and improving silicon yield
• Work closely with internal CAD and PD methodology teams on industry standard synthesis/PNR tool features and optimizations and their adoption in CPU design
• Work with x-functional top-level teams on the aspects of CPU floorplan, timing, power, reliability, and testability
• Work closely with custom IP teams to define and co-optimize memory macros, library standard cells to improve design PPA
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
- Experience in logic design and digital circuits
- Experience with low power and high frequency design techniques
- Experience in TCL or Perl
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with high performance CPU microprocessor architecture and memory sub-system
- Knowledge in deep sub-micon technology along with its implications to timing, power, and area
- Must have proficiency in using industry standard logic Synthesis, PnR, STA and Power analysis tools along with floor-planning, physical design partitioning, and timing budgeting, to converge complex designs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and/or lead a physical design partition in collaboration with x-functional teams
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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