CPU Design Timing Engineer

Job Description

As a CPU Design Timing Engineer at Apple, you will be responsible for timing closure of the project, working with the CAD team, CPU micro-architects, and implementation engineers.

Requirements

• Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience working on timing for 1 ghz+ designs, including handling multiple clock and power domains
• Experience with static timing tools like Primetime or Tempus
• Experience with cross talk, noise, OCV, uncertainty, and derate methodology
• Experience with script writing in TCL, Perl, Python

Responsibilities

• Develop timing flow for the project
• Work with CPU micro-architects and implementation engineers to drive timing closure for the CPU

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.