CPU Implementation Engineer

Job Description

Apple's Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) is hiring hardworking engineers for CPU block-level implementation.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Work with x-functional top-level teams on CPU floorplan, timing, power, reliability, and testability aspects
• Define and co-optimize memory macros, library standard cells to improve design PPA

Benefits

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.