The CPU Implementation Engineer role at Apple's Silicon Engineering Group involves working on CPU block-level implementation. The team focuses on driving design convergence through optimizations and collaborating with various teams to enhance power, performance, and area (PPA) metrics. Engineers will engage in defining micro-architecture and ensuring the successful delivery of block-level designs. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious design goals.

• Minimum BS degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience in logic design and digital circuits
• Experience with low power and high frequency design techniques
• Experience with TCL or Perl
• Familiarity with high performance CPU microprocessor architecture and memory sub-system
• Knowledge in deep sub-micron technology and its implications to timing, power, and area
• Proficiency in using industry standard logic synthesis, PnR, STA, and power analysis tools

• Work with micro-architects to help define the micro-architecture and assist with design feasibility and PPA trade-offs
• Drive RTL-to-GDS design convergence through microarchitecture and logic optimizations
• Be responsible for block-level design delivery and closure of backend flows and electrical requirements
• Collaborate closely with internal CAD and PD methodology teams on tool features and optimizations
• Work with cross-functional top-level teams on CPU floorplan, timing, power, reliability, and testability
• Collaborate with custom IP teams to define and co-optimize memory macros and library standard cells

• 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.