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CPU Physical Electrical Analysis 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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The CPU Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer drives block- and top-level analysis for high-performance processor projects in the EMIR, SIGEM, and reliability areas. The role supports power-grid implementation, analysis fidelity, and design sign-off across methodology, implementation, CAD/EDA vendor, and SoC-level teams.

What You'll Do

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

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Qualifications

Experience with silicon level power delivery, electromigration, and IR drop analysis; scripting of SAPR or EMIR flow automation for processing large-scale design and analysis data, debugging issues, and isolating design sensitivities.

Required

  • Silicon-level power delivery analysis
  • Electromigration analysis
  • IR drop analysis
  • Scripting SAPR or EMIR flow automation
  • Debugging issues
  • Isolating design sensitivities

Preferred

  • Implementing high-performance and low-power VLSI designs
  • SAPR/PNR design flow infrastructure
  • Challenges related to latest deep sub-micron technology
  • Automating across multiple tool domains in physical construction and analysis
  • Apache Redhawk
  • Cadence Voltus
  • PNR implementation
  • Layout 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, 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

Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience with silicon level power delivery, electromigration, and IR drop analysis
Experience with scripting of SAPR or EMIR flow automation for the efficient processing of large scale design and analysis data, debugging of issues, and isolating design sensitivities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience implementing high-performance and low-power VLSI designs
Experience with SAPR/PNR design flow infrastructure
Understanding of challenges related to latest deep sub-micron technology
Produce impactful design fixes and automate wherever possible, spanning multiple tool domains in physical construction and analysis
Working knowledge of industry standard tools like Apache Redhawk and Cadence Voltus as well as PNR implementation, layout tools, verification, and STA
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

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.