This role at Apple involves working closely with the Front-End and Physical Design teams to enhance the performance, power, and area of next-generation GPU designs. The position requires collaboration with custom design teams to analyze and recommend standard cell and memory hard-IP offerings. The focus is on driving design changes and optimizing power reduction across architecture and gate-level design. This role is based in Austin, Texas and requires a strong background in semiconductor design.

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer and Electrical Engineering or related field
• 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation
• 3 years of experience working with threshold voltage, power, device variation, parasitics, noise, EA, and timing concepts
• 3 years of experience utilizing industry tools in semiconductor design like Python, Perl, or TCL
• 3 years of experience with Industry Standard Physical Design Tools such as Innovus or ICC
• 3 years of experience using Timing Closure tools like Tempus or Primetime
• 3 years of experience understanding Synthesis tools from Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor
• 3 years of experience utilizing Low Power Design Concepts
• 3 years of experience utilizing Data Analysis and Visualizations

• Drive methodology changes to improve performance, power, and area for GPU designs
• Recommend design and methodology changes to accommodate updates
• Analyze standard cell and memory hard-IP offerings and recommend usage to graphics teams
• Design custom cells tailored for GPU design requirements
• Collaborate with power teams to analyze GPU power and recommend reductions
• Ensure designs meet performance and electrical requirements through timing closure

• 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.