Apple
CPU Implementation Engineer
$129K–$195K
Santa Clara, California · Full-time · Posted Apr 13, 2026
- Education
- Minimum BS.
About the job
Implements CPU blocks, driving RTL-to-GDS convergence and block-level delivery while optimizing power, performance, and area.
What you'll do
- Collaborate with micro-architects on microarchitecture, design feasibility, and PPA trade-offs; optimize microarchitecture and RTL using synthesis and place-and-route tools.
- Deliver CPU blocks and close backend flows, electrical requirements, and yield improvements.
- Coordinate with CAD, physical-design, top-level, and custom-IP teams on tools, floorplanning, timing, power, reliability, testability, and memory and cell optimization.
What they ask for
- Minimum BS.
- Experience in TCL or Perl.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of logic design and digital circuits; familiarity with high-performance CPU microprocessor architecture.
- Experience with industry-standard logic synthesis, PnR, STA, and power analysis tools, floor-planning, pin-placement, and timing budgeting.
Pay
$129,300 and $194,700 (base salary)
Tools
TCL, Perl
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