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Hardware Engineer • Mid-Level
Apple • Santa Clara - On-Site
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Overview
Apple is hiring a CPU Gate Level Synthesis Engineer to optimize design quality for high-performance CPUs. You'll work with RTL to gate level synthesis and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This position requires experience in digital design and synthesis methodologies.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in digital design and synthesis methodologies, with experience in RTL to gate level synthesis. Your expertise allows you to assess and optimize design quality, ensuring that CPUs meet the highest standards for performance, power, and area. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to implement effective synthesis methodologies and constraint development.
You possess a keen understanding of power analysis and optimization techniques, which enables you to identify opportunities for improving timing, power, and area in micro-architectural features. Your analytical skills help you conduct early RTL health assessments to detect potential issues, ensuring the integrity of the design process. You are detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
What you'll do
As a CPU Gate Level Synthesis Engineer at Apple, you will drive the early-stage development of high-performance, low-power digital designs for cutting-edge CPUs. Your role will involve running RTL to gate level synthesis and collaborating with various teams to implement synthesis methodologies and DFT integration. You will be responsible for optimizing design quality and ensuring that our CPUs meet the highest standards.
You will work closely with design teams to assess and improve the performance of CPU designs, focusing on timing, power, and area optimizations. Your contributions will play a crucial role in the development of innovative Apple products, as you help shape the future of CPU technology. You will also engage in power analysis and optimization, ensuring that our designs are both efficient and effective.
What we offer
At Apple, you will be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration. We offer a dynamic work environment where your ideas can flourish and contribute to groundbreaking products. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, pushing the boundaries of technology and design. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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