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CPU Power 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
3+ years of relevant industry experience
Education
Minimum BS

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Role Summary

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The CPU Power Engineer will join Apple's CPU team to focus on power budgeting, analysis, and identifying recovery opportunities across micro-architecture, RTL, physical design, and technology for high-performance designs. The role supports power analysis and estimation throughout the project lifecycle and contributes to power improvements in physical implementation and RTL.

What You'll Do

  • Analyze and estimate the power impact of implementing new micro-architectural features
  • Generate power rollups and projected estimates from initial to mature net lists through the lifecycle of a project
  • Analyze power contributions to generate opportunities for recovery in physical implementation as well as RTL
  • Create power projections factoring in expected cost of convergence and implementation and refine the process

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Science and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.

Required

  • Bachelor of Science
  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience

Preferred

  • Perl/Python and TCL scripting experience from industry usage
  • Experience with CPU architecture and implementation
  • Broad knowledge of micro-architecture, physical implementation, auto place and route tools, STA, spice, logic design, and device physics
  • Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications for high performance and high frequency designs
  • CMOS circuit design and analysis skills
  • Experience with industry standard power analysis tools like PrimePower and PowerArtist

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, hard-working 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. Join us to help deliver groundbreaking Apple products!

We are looking for a strong candidate to join our CPU team focusing on power budgeting, analysis, and identification of recovery opportunities at the cross-section of micro-architecture, RTL, physical design, and technology in high performance designs.

Description

As a CPU Power Engineer, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Analyze and estimate the power impact of implementing new micro-architectural features
• Generate power rollups and projected estimates from initial to mature net lists through the lifecycle of a project
• Analyze power contributions to generate opportunities for recovery in physical implementation as well as RTL
• Create power projections factoring in expected cost of convergence and implementation and refine the process

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

Perl/Python and TCL scripting experience from industry usage
Experience with CPU architecture and implementation
The ideal candidate should have broad knowledge related to micro-architecture, physical implementation, auto place and route tools, STA, spice, logic design, and device physics
Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications for high performance and high frequency designs
CMOS circuit design and analysis skills
Experience with industry standard power analysis tools like PrimePower and PowerArtist

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.