CPU Clock Implementation Engineer

Santa Clara,California,United States

Hardware

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Description

As a Clock Implementation Engineer, you will participate in the following: - Work on clock planning, building simulation models, and physical implementation - Work on clock analysis - Work on power grid methodologies and implementation - Engage on physical design of blocks - Scripting to automate tasks and improve efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

Key Qualifications

• Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience

• The ideal candidate will have physical design, analysis, and verification experience working on a large processor and/or SOC designs

• Knowledge of industrial standards and practices in physical design, analysis, and physical verification

• Experience in developing and implementing powergrid and clock specifications

• Solid knowledge of low power design, physical construction, Spice, EM/IR-Drop/Noise, SIGEM analysis, formal verification, physical verification, and DFM

• Strong communication skills

• Solid understanding of std cell architecture and design

• Have experience with std. cell characterization flows

• Understand reliability aspects of clock cell design

• Experience understanding usage patterns and impact of std cells on high speed CPU design is a plus

• Proven understanding of CMOS circuit design

• Layout design background is a plus

• Working knowledge of extraction and STA methodology and tools

• Working knowledge of computer architecture

• Solid understanding of scripting languages such as Perl/Tcl

• Ability to work well in a team, problem solver, and self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications

Education & Experience

Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience

Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits

• 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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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.

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