Hardware Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong background in micro-architecture development and specification, with experience in high-level architectural exploration and detailed specification creation. Your expertise includes RTL ownership, where you've developed, assessed, and refined RTL designs to meet power, performance, area, and timing goals. You are familiar with verification processes and have supported verification teams in test bench development, formal methods, and simulation/emulation for functional verification. Your analytical skills allow you to explore high-performance strategies effectively.

You possess a solid understanding of CPU multi-level cache subsystems and have experience working on multi-processor systems. Your technical skills are complemented by your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring that all aspects of the design and verification processes are aligned with project goals. You are detail-oriented and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

As a Senior CPU Cache Microarchitect/RTL Engineer at Apple, you will take ownership of the micro-architecture development for CPU cache subsystems. You will engage in high-level architectural exploration and contribute to the detailed specification of designs. Your role will involve RTL development, where you will assess and refine designs to achieve optimal power, performance, area, and timing metrics. You will also support the verification team by developing test benches and utilizing formal methods to ensure functional correctness.

You will explore high-performance strategies and correlate performance metrics to drive improvements in design efficiency. Collaboration with other engineers and teams will be crucial as you work to integrate your designs into larger systems. You will be expected to stay updated on industry trends and advancements in micro-architecture and RTL design, applying this knowledge to enhance Apple's innovative products.

What we offer

Apple provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is at the forefront. You will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technologies that power some of the most popular devices in the world. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where every employee can contribute to their fullest potential. Competitive compensation and benefits are part of the package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization.