December 5, 2024

CPU Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer

Mid • On-site

$143,100 - $214,500/yr

Santa Clara, CA

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200581634
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Do you want join us in these pursuits? Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product! As a CPU Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer, you will be driving the block and top level analysis of high performance processor projects in the EMIR/SIGEM/Reliability spheres.

Description

•Drive block and top-level EMIR/electrical verification closure •Work on power grid design, construction, and implementation using existing infrastructures and where necessary, creating custom solutions in PNR tool environment •Work multi-functionally with CAD/EDA vendors to ensure fidelity of analysis results; with methodology teams to cover unique use cases; with implementation teams to drive design and sign-off closure, and with the SOC level teams to meet IP delivery quality and schedule

Minimum Qualifications

  • • BSEE / MSEE or equivalent is required.
  • • Background in electrical and computer engineering with experience and ability to understand design and architecture of high performance, low power designs and digital circuits as well as strong scripting and programming skills
  • • Ability to write maintainable and reusable scripts/programs of medium complexity in suitable languages (Perl/Python/TCL/C++) to automate the efficient processing of large scale design and analysis data, debug issues, and isolate design sensitivities

Preferred Qualifications

  • • Produce impactful design fixes and automate wherever possible, spanning multiple tool domains in physical construction and analysis
  • • Good working knowledge of industry standard tools like Apache Redhawk, and Cadence Voltus as well as PNR implementation, layout tools, verification, and STA
  • • In-depth knowledge in one or more of these tools is highly desired
  • • Strong communication and presentation skills to regularly summarize the state of the design and drive design convergence across multiple blocks and teams in a timely fashion

Pay & Benefits

  • At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $214,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

    Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

    Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.