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CPU Implementation Lead Engineer

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Posted Aug 4, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$184.7K – $324.8K/yr
Location
Santa Clara, California, 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 Implementation Lead Engineer will support CPU IP delivery within Apple’s Silicon Engineering Group and CPU Implementation leadership team. The role focuses on physical design implementation and validation across power, performance, area, timing, reliability, and testability.

What You'll Do

  • Own or participate in CPU IP delivery
  • Work with multi-functional engineering teams to implement and validate physical design
  • Work with the partition implementation team to make area, frequency, performance, and power tradeoffs
  • Participate in defining and enhancing the RTL-to-GDS flow through synthesis and place-and-route
  • Mentor junior engineers

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Qualifications

Experience driving chip implementation from definition phase to silicon correlation; experience working with cross-functional teams spanning technology, architecture, RTL and physical design; experience in synthesis and place-and-route.

Required

  • 10+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience in driving chip implementation from definition phase to silicon correlation
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams spanning technology, architecture, RTL & Physical design
  • Experience in synthesis & place-and-route

Preferred

  • Familiarity with high performance microprocessor architecture fundamentals
  • Experience in leading initiatives for improving power, performance, & area on CPUs
  • Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications
  • Understanding of low power microarchitecture and implementation techniques
  • Experience with scripting in Perl and/or TCL
  • Design experience in deep submicron technologies and basic transistor level design and device physics

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!

Apple’s Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) is hiring experienced engineers for the CPU Implementation leadership team.

Description

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

• CPU IP delivery
• Work with multi-functional engineering teams to implement and validate physical design in the aspects of timing, power, area, electrical analysis, functionality, reliability, and testability
• Work extensively with the partition implementation team to make area/frequency/performance/power tradeoffs and remove bottlenecks in meeting design targets and delivery schedule
• Participate in the definition and enhancement of RTL-to-GDS flow through synthesis and place-and-route targeting aggressive targets for power, performance, and area
• Mentor junior engineers

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience in driving chip implementation from definition phase to silicon correlation
Experience working with cross-functional teams spanning technology, architecture, RTL & Physical design
Experience in synthesis & place-and-route

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with high performance microprocessor architecture fundamentals
Experience in leading initiatives for improving power, performance, & area on CPUs
Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications
Understanding of low power microarchitecture and implementation techniques
Experience with scripting in Perl and/or TCL
Design experience in deep submicron technologies and basic transistor level design and device physics

Pay & Benefits — Santa Clara, California, United States

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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.

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.