As a CPU Design Timing Engineer at Apple, you will be responsible for ensuring timing closure for CPU projects. You will collaborate with various teams, including CAD, micro-architects, and implementation engineers, to develop and refine timing flows. Your role will involve conducting timing analysis and addressing any timing-related challenges. This position requires a strong background in digital design and a passion for innovation in technology.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience in timing analysis.
• Experience with static timing analysis and noise analysis.
• Proficiency in TCL and either Perl or Python.
• Familiarity with static timing analysis tools such as PrimeTime® or Tempus®.
• Knowledge of physical design tools and methodologies.

• Develop the timing flow for the project in collaboration with the CAD team.
• Script to improve analysis flows and engineer efficiency.
• Work extensively with CPU micro-architects and implementation engineers to drive timing closure.
• Perform timing analysis in high-speed digital designs.
• Address noise issues in designs and conduct variation modeling.

• 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.