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CPU Implementation Lead Engineer

  • Job type Posted on: Jul 22, 2026
  • Experience level Apple Inc.
  • Employment type Santa Clara, California
  • Remote status Salary: $324,800 per year
  • Employment type Onsite
  • Salary Full-time

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Job Title :

CPU Implementation Lead Engineer

Job Type :

Full-time

Job Location :

Santa Clara California United States

Remote :

No

Jobcon Logo Job Description :

Description As a CPU Implementation Lead Engineer, you will own or participate in the following: CPU IP delivery Work with multi-functional engineering teams to implement and validate physical design in the aspects of timing, power, area, electrical analysis, functionality, reliability, and testability Work extensively with the partition implementation team to make area/frequency/performance/power tradeoffs and remove bottlenecks in meeting design targets and delivery schedule Participate in the definition and enhancement of RTL-to-GDS flow through synthesis and place-and-route targeting aggressive targets for power, performance, and area Mentor junior engineers Minimum Qualifications Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience Experience in driving chip implementation from definition phase to silicon correlation Experience working with cross-functional teams spanning technology, architecture, RTL & Physical design Experience in synthesis & place-and-route Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with high performance microprocessor architecture fundamentals Experience in leading initiatives for improving power, performance, & area on CPUs Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications Understanding of low power microarchitecture and implementation techniques Experience with scripting in Perl and/or TCL Design experience in deep submicron technologies and basic transistor level design and device physics Compensation & 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 $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 reimbursement for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Equal Opportunity Apple 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. Accessibility At 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 workplace. Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Jobcon Logo Position Details

Posted:

Jul 22, 2026

Reference Number:

14660_2B26538AD6FA6377AB87E607E4F48332

Employment:

Full-time

Salary:

Not Available

City:

Santa Clara

Job Origin:

APPCAST_CPC

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Description As a CPU Implementation Lead Engineer, you will own or participate in the following: CPU IP delivery Work with multi-functional engineering teams to implement and validate physical design in the aspects of timing, power, area, electrical analysis, functionality, reliability, and testability Work extensively with the partition implementation team to make area/frequency/performance/power tradeoffs and remove bottlenecks in meeting design targets and delivery schedule Participate in the definition and enhancement of RTL-to-GDS flow through synthesis and place-and-route targeting aggressive targets for power, performance, and area Mentor junior engineers Minimum Qualifications Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience Experience in driving chip implementation from definition phase to silicon correlation Experience working with cross-functional teams spanning technology, architecture, RTL & Physical design Experience in synthesis & place-and-route Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with high performance microprocessor architecture fundamentals Experience in leading initiatives for improving power, performance, & area on CPUs Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications Understanding of low power microarchitecture and implementation techniques Experience with scripting in Perl and/or TCL Design experience in deep submicron technologies and basic transistor level design and device physics Compensation & 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 $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 reimbursement for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Equal Opportunity Apple 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. Accessibility At 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 workplace. Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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