CPU Clock Implementation Engineer

Role Number: 200657957Team: HardwareLocation: Santa ClaraPosted: 2026-04-14SummaryImagine 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, hard-working 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. Join us to help deliver groundbreaking Apple products!Apple’s Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) is hiring skilled engineers for CPU. As a CPU Clock Implementation Engineer, you will be driving the planning, design, implementation, and analysis of clock.DescriptionAs a CPU Clock Implementation Engineer, you will participate in the following:• Work on clock planning, building simulation models, and physical implementation• Work on clock analysis• Engage on physical design of blocks• Scripting to automate tasks and improve efficiencyMinimum QualificationsMinimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experienceProgramming and scripting experience in Perl and TCLPreferred QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have physical design, analysis, and verification experience working on a large processor and/or SoC designsKnowledge of industry standards and practices in physical design, analysis, and physical verificationExperience in developing and implementing clock specificationsSolid knowledge of low power design, physical construction, Spice, formal verification, physical verification, and DFMUnderstanding of std cell architecture, design, and characterization flowsUnderstand reliability aspects of clock cell designExperience understanding usage patterns and impact of std cells on high speed CPU design is a plusProven understanding of CMOS circuit designLayout design background is a plusKnowledge of extraction and STA methodology and toolsKnowledge of computer architectureStrong communication skillsAbility to work well in a team, problem solver, and self-motivatedPay & BenefitsAt 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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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 BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.EEO StatementApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicantAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.