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Apple

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CPU Implementation Engineer

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Posted Aug 4, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
10+ years of relevant industry experience
Education
Minimum BS

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Role Summary

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Apple’s Silicon Engineering Group is hiring a CPU Implementation Engineer for CPU block-level implementation. The role works with micro-architects and multifunctional engineering teams to deliver physical designs targeting power, performance, area, timing, reliability, and testability.

What You'll Do

  • Define the memory subsystem, perform feasibility analysis, and make area, frequency, performance, and power trade-offs with...
  • Drive the RTL-to-GDS flow through synthesis and place-and-route.
  • Implement and validate physical design for timing, area, reliability, testability, and power.

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Qualifications

Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience; experience with scripting in Perl or TCL.

Required

  • Experience with scripting in Perl or TCL

Preferred

  • Familiarity with high performance microprocessor architecture
  • Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications
  • Understanding of low power microarchitecture and implementation techniques
  • Design experience in deep sub-micron technologies and device physics
  • Experience using synthesis & place-route tools

Original job description

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Summary

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, hardworking 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 real 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. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product!

Apple’s Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) is hiring hardworking engineers for CPU block-level implementation.

Description

As a CPU Implementation Engineer, you will own or participate in the following:

• Work extensively with Micro-architects to define memory subsystem, perform feasibility, make area, frequency, performance, power trade-offs and design and balance the pipeline stages.
• Drive RTL-to-GDS flow through synthesis and place-and-route targeting ambitious targets for power, performance, and area.
• Design delivery. Work with multi-functional engineering team to implement and validate physical design on the aspects of timing, area, reliability, testability, and power.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience with scripting in Perl or TCL

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with high performance microprocessor architecture
Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications
Understanding of low power microarchitecture and implementation techniques
Design experience in deep sub-micron technologies and device physics
Experience using synthesis & place-route tools

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

Apple

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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.