CPU Physical Design Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
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Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 15 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $214k

$135k most similar roles pay here $293k

This role pays more than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $162,000–$238,787 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $200k for comparable roles.

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · CPU Physical Design Engineer

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The CPU Physical Design Engineer joins the Silicon Engineering Group to focus on block-level physical design for CPU components. This role involves driving RTL-to-GDS design convergence through logic synthesis and place-and-route tools while targeting ambitious PPA goals. The engineer is responsible for backend flow closure, meeting electrical requirements, and improving silicon yield. Daily tasks include collaborating with internal CAD and methodology teams to optimize industry-standard synthesis and PNR tool features, as well as working with cross-functional teams on floorplanning, timing, power, reliability, and testability. Additionally, the role involves co-optimizing memory macros and library standard cells with custom IP teams. Required technical skills include experience in digital circuits, timing and power concepts, logic design, and proficiency in Perl or TCL. The work centers on solving complex physical design challenges within high-performance CPU architecture.