The CPU Microarchitect/RTL Engineer role at Apple involves driving the architecture and RTL development of CPU execution for high-performance microprocessors. This position is part of Apple's Silicon Engineering Group, which focuses on creating innovative products like the iPhone and Mac. The engineer will engage in micro-architecture development, RTL ownership, and performance exploration. The role requires collaboration with multi-functional teams to ensure design delivery meets various performance and power goals.

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Expertise in out-of-order execution, instruction scheduling, and load/store execution.
• Understanding of low power microarchitecture techniques.
• Experience in C or C++ programming.
• Experience with Verilog or VHDL.

• Develop and specify micro-architecture from high-level exploration to detailed specifications.
• Own the development and refinement of RTL design to meet power, performance, area, and timing goals.
• Support the verification team in developing test benches and conducting functional verification.
• Explore high-performance strategies and verify that the RTL design meets targeted performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement and verify physical design aspects.

• 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.