CPU Implementation Silicon Correlation Engineer

In this role as a CPU Implementation Silicon Correlation Engineer, you will be working on the following:

• Obtain process-related silicon measurement data from product and technology team
• Analyze pre-silicon timing runs to comprehend margins and relate it to measured silicon parameters
• Work with post-silicon teams in evaluating ROI of design and methodology features
•Analyze post-silicon speed debug data to help identify and root cause failing paths

Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience with a chip tapeout of a custom or PnR block
Experience with STA
Experience running spice simulations and analysis
Experience with data parsing, analysis, and representation/plotting skills

Chip design experience including experience in CPU design
Good understanding of std cell architecture and design
Working knowledge of device technology and spice models
Familiarity with ATPG pattern framework
Awareness of PNR tool flows
Language proficiency in TCL, Perl, and Python
Ability to work with cross-functional teams spanning pre-silicon design, technology and post-silicon debug

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 we continue to push CPU performance and efficiency in the most advanced technology nodes validating and correlating our physical design point to silicon is of utmost importance. We want to ensure that the frequencies, voltages, and power we target in pre-silicon design are realizable on silicon and in the final products we ship to our customers. In this role as a CPU Implementation Silicon Correlation Engineer, you will be performing data analysis using pre-silicon and post-silicon data to establish silicon correlation to design targets.

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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

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