CPU Cache RTL Engineer

As a CPU Cache RTL Engineer, you will participate in the following: • Micro-architecture development and specification - from early high-level architectural exploration, through micro-architectural research and arriving at a detailed specification. • RTL ownership - development, assessment and refinement of RTL design to target power, performance, area and timing goals. • Verification - support the verification team in test bench development, formal methods, and simulation/emulation for formal verification • Performance exploration and correlation - explore high-performance strategies and work with the performance verification team to verify that the RTL design meets targeted performance. • Design delivery - work with multi-functional engineering team to implement and verify physical design on the aspects of timing, area, reliability, testability and power.

Minimum BS

Experience with at least one of the following languages: Verilog or VHDL

Knowledge of microprocessor architecture

Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications

Experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools

Expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Coherence protocols and interconnects

High performance (low latency, high bandwidth) design techniques

Memory subsystem queuing, scheduling; starvation and deadlock avoidance

SRAM design basics

Multiple clock/power domains and power management strategies

Prefetchers, replacement policies

Debug capabilities

DFT strategies

Error detection and correction

Understanding of low power microarchitecture techniques

Understanding of high-performance techniques and trade-offs in a CPU microarchitecture

Experience in C or C++ programming

Experience using an interpretive language such as Perl or Python

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 $126,800 and $190,900, 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.

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