Job Description

As a CPU CDC/STA Engineer at Apple, you will analyze designs and drive fixes while developing and maintaining methodologies for Clock Domain Crossing (CDC), Reset Domain Crossing (RDC), and Static Timing Analysis (STA) for CPUs. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance design verification and ensure robust sign-offs for CPU designs.

Requirements

Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience in SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA) and Design Verification (DV) Simulations
Knowledge in Spyglass, VC-Static, PrimeTime, or Meridian is a plus
Scripting experience with TCL or Perl
Experience in one or more of the following: Static Timing Analysis (STA), Clock-Domain Crossing (CDC), or Reset Domain Crossing (RDC) solutions

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing, improving, and maintaining the CDC and RDC sign-offs for CPU designs
Working with RTL and DV teams to recommend System Verilog assertions needed to support CDC/RDC/STA constraints and assumptions
Responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining key STA checks and associated sign-offs for our CPUs
Responsible for debugging vendor tool problems and collaborate with designers to help solve their problems
Working closely with EDA vendor representatives to drive improvements and new methodologies
Working closely with RTL, Verification, CAD, and Physical Design teams

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.