The CPU team at Apple is seeking a CPU Power Engineer to focus on power modeling and reduction, as well as correlating pre-silicon expectations with post-silicon measurements. This role involves collaboration across multiple disciplines to ensure the delivery of power-efficient products. The ideal candidate will contribute to innovative micro-architecture ideas and work closely with various teams to optimize CPU power efficiency. A strong background in VLSI design and power management features is essential for success in this position.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of industry experience
• Broad knowledge related to VLSI design, manufacturing, circuit analysis, and logic design
• Familiarity with high-performance CPU architecture and power performance trade-offs
• Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications
• Solid programming and Python scripting experience
• Strong CMOS design and analysis skills
• Strong hands-on lab experience characterizing and productizing power management features

• Generate and drive new ideas in micro-architecture and/or circuits to reduce CPU power
• Drive budgeting, measurements, and analysis of CPU power for several use cases
• Work with micro-architects and physical designers to study power reduction opportunities
• Conduct pre and post-silicon power modeling and measurement across several use cases on current and future CPU designs
• Collaborate with software and platform teams to optimize CPU power efficiency and usage of power management features
• Drive power management feature definition and silicon tuning
• Create early power models to drive architectural trade-offs

• 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.