The CPU Design Timing Engineer role at Apple involves working within the Silicon Engineering Group to ensure timing closure for CPU projects. This position requires collaboration with CAD teams and CPU micro-architects to develop efficient timing flows. The focus is on high-performance CPU designs, where innovative solutions are essential. Candidates should possess extensive experience in timing analysis and scripting to enhance engineering efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 10 years of industry experience
• Experience with timing for designs operating at 1 GHz or higher
• Proficiency in static timing tools such as Primetime or Tempus
• Knowledge of cross talk, noise, OCV, uncertainty, and derate methodology
• Experience in script writing and debugging in languages like TCL, Perl, or Python
• Understanding of CPU microarchitecture and low power implementation techniques
• Familiarity with physical design tools and methodologies

• Develop the timing flow in collaboration with the CAD team to improve analysis and efficiency
• Drive timing closure for the CPU by working closely with CPU micro-architects and implementation engineers

• 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.