CPU Clock Implementation Engineer
Oct 9, 2026 Santa Clara, CA
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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.
Description
As 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 efficiency
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have physical design, analysis, and verification experience working on a large processor and/or SoC designs
Knowledge of industry standards and practices in physical design, analysis, and physical verification
Experience in developing and implementing clock specifications
Solid knowledge of low power design, physical construction, Spice, formal verification, physical verification, and DFM
Understanding of std cell architecture, design, and characterization flows
Understand reliability aspects of clock cell design
Experience understanding usage patterns and impact of std cells on high speed CPU design is a plus
Proven understanding of CMOS circuit design
Layout design background is a plus
Knowledge of extraction and STA methodology and tools
Knowledge of computer architecture
Strong communication skills
Ability to work well in a team, problem solver, and self-motivated
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
Programming and scripting experience in Perl and TCL
Pay & 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 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
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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.
Description
As 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 efficiency
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have physical design, analysis, and verification experience working on a large processor and/or SoC designs
Knowledge of industry standards and practices in physical design, analysis, and physical verification
Experience in developing and implementing clock specifications
Solid knowledge of low power design, physical construction, Spice, formal verification, physical verification, and DFM
Understanding of std cell architecture, design, and characterization flows
Understand reliability aspects of clock cell design
Experience understanding usage patterns and impact of std cells on high speed CPU design is a plus
Proven understanding of CMOS circuit design
Layout design background is a plus
Knowledge of extraction and STA methodology and tools
Knowledge of computer architecture
Strong communication skills
Ability to work well in a team, problem solver, and self-motivated
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
Programming and scripting experience in Perl and TCL
Pay & 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 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
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Additional Information
- Salary: $184,700 – $324,800
- Posted: Oct 9, 2026