CPU Design Timing Engineer
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Job description
In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of timing including working with the implementation and RTL teams on timing changes, helping with construction/modify timing flows, timing analysis, and timing closure., As the CPU Design Timing Engineer, you will be responsible for the timing closure of the project.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Working with the CAD team to develop the timing flow that will be used on the project including scripting to improve analysis flows and engineer efficiency.
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Work extensively with CPU micro-architects and Implementation engineers to drive timing closure for the CPU.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Verification (System development task)?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Prior experience performing timing analysis in high speed digital designs such as CPUs or other similar designs
Understanding of physical design tools and methodology including logic synthesis, PnR, parasitic extraction, logic equivalence
Understanding of deep sub-micron technologies and scaling trends
Working knowledge of CPU microarchitecture including common fundamental timing paths
Working knowledge of clock-domain crossing and reset-domain crossing
Experience with RTL modeling and assertion based verification is a plus
Possess data parsing, analysis and representation/plotting skills, Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant experience
Experience with a static timing analysis tool such as PrimeTime® or Tempus®
Experience with timing analysis with multiple clock and power domains, noise analysis, and fixing noise in designs
Experience with variation modeling
Experience with TCL and either Perl or Python
Experience with SDC command usage including clock definitions, timing exceptions, and IO constraints
Benefits & conditions
4.14.1 out of 5 stars Beaverton, OR $181,100 - $318,400 a year, Pulled from the full job description
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Dental insurance
- RSU, 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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