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 develop, assess, and refine RTL designs to meet power, performance, area, and timing goals. You are familiar with verification processes and can support verification teams in test bench development, formal methods, and simulation/emulation for functional verification. You have a keen interest in performance exploration and correlation, exploring high-performance strategies to optimize CPU cache subsystems.

You possess a solid understanding of multi-processor systems and have experience working in a collaborative environment where innovation is key. Your technical skills are complemented by your ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You thrive in a culture that values creativity and dedication, and you are excited about the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking products at Apple.

What you'll do

As a Senior CPU Cache Microarchitect/RTL Engineer, you will take ownership of the micro-architecture development for CPU cache subsystems, guiding the design from initial exploration through to detailed specifications. You will be responsible for the RTL development, ensuring that designs meet the necessary power, performance, area, and timing goals. Your role will involve close collaboration with verification teams to support the development of test benches and utilize formal methods for functional verification.

You will explore high-performance strategies and correlate performance metrics to ensure that the CPU cache subsystem operates efficiently within multi-processor systems. Your contributions will directly impact the performance of Apple’s innovative products, including the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. You will work alongside a team of talented engineers, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence.

What we offer

At Apple, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to creating extraordinary products and services. We offer a dynamic work environment where your ideas can flourish and have a real impact. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that redefine industries. We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in our mission to leave the world better than we found it.