CPU Power Engineer

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We are looking for a strong candidate to join our CPU team focusing on power modeling and reduction, prototyping and correlating pre-silicon expectations with post silicon measurements. In this highly visible role, you will be interfacing with multiple disciplines, with a critical impact on getting power efficient products to millions of customers quickly.

DescriptionAs a CPU Power Engineer, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Generate and drive new ideas in micro-architecture and/or circuits to reduce CPU power
• Drive budgeting, measurements and analysis of CPU power for several use cases
• Work with micro-architects and physical designers to study power reduction opportunities
• Pre and post silicon power modeling and measurement across several use cases on current and future CPU designs
• Work with software and platform teams to optimize CPU power efficiency and usage of power management features
• Drive power management feature definition and silicon tuning
• Create early power models to drive architectural tradeoffsPreferred QualificationsThe ideal candidate should have broad knowledge related to VLSI design, manufacturing, circuit analysis and logic design.

Familiarity with high performance CPU architecture, and power performance trade-offsKnowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implicationsSolid programming and python scripting experienceStrong CMOS design and analysis skillsStrong hands on lab experience characterizing and productizing power management featuresMinimum QualificationsMinimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experiencePay & 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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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

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