CPU Implementation Methodology Engineer
About the role
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Apple's Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) is hiring hardworking engineers for CPU block-level implementation.
Description
- Generate and validate new ideas, create flows and methodologies around them by working with CPU Designers, CAD teams and EDA tool vendors to improve PPA
- Detailed analysis across partitions to understand optimization opportunities
- Cross functional collaboration across STA, library, tech and post silicon teams to improve optimization during Implementation
- Contribute to aspects of Synthesis and Physical Design Implementation methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
Experience implementing high-performance and low-power CPU designs
Scripting skills to interface with tools and analyze data
Experience with SAPR/PNR design flow infrastructure/scripts
Proficiency in programming and scripting (Example: Python, TCL)
Understanding of challenges related to latest deep sub-micron technology and ability to write algorithms and code to extract PPA during Implementation
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment
Strong understanding and experience using industry standard synthesis, PnR, and STA tools
Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience with implementing VLSI digital designs using SAPR tools with multi-GHz performance goals
Experience with logic optimization trade-offs between area, timing and power
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