The Circuit Timing Engineer role is part of the Digital Design Engineering group, focusing on timing and design of sophisticated circuits to achieve high performance with low power consumption. This position involves collaboration across various fields to expedite the development of functional products for millions of customers. The engineer will develop timing models and methodologies that are essential for supporting Apple's extensive device lineup. This highly visible role is crucial to the success of custom designs at Apple.

• BS degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience
• 10+ years of proven experience in transistor level static timing analysis and noise flows
• Expertise and in-depth knowledge of industry standard STA tools, Nanotime and Primetime
• Experience in timing constraints generation and management, and timing convergence in the CPU environment
• Familiarity with custom memory designs such as SRAM, register file, and dynamic circuits
• Ability to perform spice simulations for correlation to static timing and noise results
• Expertise in analyzing and converging crosstalk delay and noise glitch in deep submicron processes
• Good interpersonal skills
• Scripting skills for flow automation; experience with tcl is a plus
• Knowledge of industry standard circuit and design tools
• MSEE preferred

• Enable global directives to ensure proper timing of innovative circuit topologies
• Provide a link between circuit designers, tool developers, and chip level timing to validate transistor level timing accuracy and timing test correctness
• Develop timing methodology that supports billions of Apple devices while providing high performance in a small power envelope

• 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.