CPU Microarchitect/RTL Engineer - Fetch (Out-of-Order)
AppleJob Title
CPU Microarchitect/RTL Engineer - Fetch (Out-of-Order)
Role Summary
Join Apple's Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) to drive microarchitecture and RTL development for CPU front-end and out-of-order subsystems used in Apple products.
The role involves architecting features, owning RTL design and refinement, and collaborating with verification and physical design teams to meet power, performance, area, and timing targets.
Experience Level
Mid-level / experienced engineer. The posting requests an experienced engineer but does not specify years of experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include microarchitecture, RTL implementation, verification support, performance analysis, and cross-functional delivery.
- Develop and specify micro-architecture from high-level exploration to detailed design.
- Own RTL development, assessment, and refinement to meet power, performance, area, and timing goals.
- Work on CPU front-end and out-of-order subsystem features and design trade-offs.
- Support verification teams: testbench development, formal methods, and simulation/emulation.
- Perform performance exploration and correlate microarchitectural choices to RTL performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for design delivery addressing timing, area, reliability, testability, and power.
Requirements
Key skills and abilities required for the role.
- Proven experience in CPU microarchitecture and RTL design, particularly for front-end or out-of-order subsystems.
- Experience developing and refining RTL to meet power, performance, area, and timing targets.
- Practical experience supporting verification efforts (testbench, formal methods, simulation/emulation).
- Experience in performance exploration and correlating RTL to performance targets.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (verification, physical design, system/performance teams) to deliver silicon designs.
Education Requirements
The source lists a minimum BS degree. No specific field of study or mention of equivalent practical experience is provided in the posting.
About the Company
Company: Apple
Headquarters: Cupertino, California, United States
Apple is a multinational technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services. Known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, Mac computers, and iPad, Apple emphasizes a strong commitment to high-quality design and user experience.
