JobsGPU Physical Design PPA Engineer
Job description
This role is part of the Silicon Engineering group, focusing on the design and manufacturing of high-performance, power-efficient processors. As a member of the GPU Technology and PPA team, you will enable the latest technology nodes and project Performance, Power, and Area for next-generation graphics chips. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance GPU designs and address challenges in technology enablement. The position requires a deep understanding of physical design and power optimization.
Requirements
- BS degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience in TCL, Perl, or Python scripting.
- Proficiency in logic design principles, physical design, power, and timing concepts.
- Knowledge of circuit layout and experience with spice tools.
- Experience with data analysis to draw meaningful conclusions from large amounts of data.
Responsibilities
- Drive multi-functional collaboration with Front-End, Physical Design, and STA teams to improve performance, power, and area for the next generation GPU designs.
- Identify and resolve key issues and challenges with respect to technology enablement.
- Work with Apple custom design teams to analyze and drive standard cell and memory hard-IP offerings.
- Collaborate with power teams to analyze GPU power and tailor recommendations for power reduction.
- Analyze frequency/voltage choices and PPA tradeoffs.
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.
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