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# CPU Implementation Methodology Engineer

- **Company:** Apple's Silicon Engineering Group
- **Location:** Beaverton, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Very-Large-Scale Integration, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Tcl (Programming Language), Scripting, Physical Design
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/apple/cpu-implementation-methodology-engineer-b1ce39

## About the Role

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 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

## 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


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