As a CPU Design Timing Engineer at Apple, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timing closure of CPU projects. You will collaborate with various teams, including CAD and implementation engineers, to develop and enhance timing flows. Your expertise will contribute to the efficiency of timing analysis and closure processes. This position requires a strong background in timing for high-performance CPU designs and a deep understanding of microarchitecture.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of industry experience
• Experience with timing for designs operating at 1 GHz or higher
• Proficiency in static timing tools such as Primetime or Tempus
• Knowledge of cross talk, noise, OCV, uncertainty, and derate methodology
• Experience in script writing and debugging in languages like TCL, Perl, or Python
• Implementation experience on high-performance CPU designs
• Understanding of CPU microarchitecture and low power implementation techniques
• Familiarity with physical design tools and methodologies

• Work with the CAD team to develop the timing flow for the project.
• Script to improve analysis flows and engineer efficiency.
• Collaborate with CPU micro-architects and implementation engineers to drive timing closure.
• Conduct timing analysis and assist in timing closure processes.
• Ensure compliance with timing requirements across multiple clock and power domains.

• 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.