Job description
This role is part of the GPU FE Implementation team at Apple, focusing on optimizing and delivering world-class GPUs into Apple Silicon. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with RTL and physical design teams to ensure the synthesis, analysis, and optimization of delivered IP. The position requires driving block level synthesis and optimizations while meeting challenging timing, power, and area targets. If you are passionate about innovation and eager to contribute to the future of Apple Silicon, this is the opportunity for you.
Requirements
- BS degree with 10 years of relevant experience
- Experience driving block level synthesis and optimizations
- Experience with RTL design improvement for optimal area, timing, and power
- Experience debugging complex logic equivalence issues and performing netlist checks
- Experience implementing ECOs for functionality and timing
- Familiarity with DFT insertion and simulation debugging tools
- Scripting experience in ASIC flows using Python, Tcl, or Perl
Responsibilities
- Craft and build a GPU that enriches the lives of millions of people every day
- Collaborate with RTL and physical design teams to optimize GPU performance
- Analyze architectural critical paths and drive multi-block closure across teams
- Develop and drive the adoption of innovative methodologies across projects
- Work with partners in STA and DFT to achieve successful first silicon
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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