The role is part of the GPU FE Implementation team at Apple, focusing on optimizing and delivering world-class GPUs for Apple Silicon. Candidates will work collaboratively with RTL and Physical design teams to enhance GPU performance and quality. The position emphasizes PPA optimization and improving current methodologies. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative technologies that impact millions of users.

• Experience with physical synthesis, including logic and PPA optimization techniques.
• Experience with Verilog, System Verilog or other scripting languages.
• Experience using logic equivalence tools for RTL and Gate-level designs.
• BS degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding and application of physical design (PD) and static timing analysis (STA) principles.
• Ability to analyze critical paths and guide RTL designs to optimal solutions.
• Familiarity with DFT insertion.
• Familiarity with reset domain, multi-clock domain, multi-power domain (UPF), linting tools and concepts across RTL and Gate-Level.
• Experience implementing ECOs for functionality and timing.

• Optimize PPA of the netlist in collaboration with RTL and Physical design teams.
• Deliver key netlist quality milestones for your partition.
• Understand and improve current methodologies for GPU design.
• Collaborate effectively with IP teams spanning multiple sites.
• Contribute to the development of best-in-class GPUs for consumer products.

• 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.