CPU Physical Design Methodology and Optimization Engineer
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- Posted
- Apr 14, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Oct 21, 2026
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- Have you previously worked at Apple?
About this role
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.
Dynamic, hard-working people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products! The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.
Join us to help deliver groundbreaking Apple products!
In this highly visible role as a part of an industry-recognized and innovative CPU design team; you will contribute to solving intriguing and key problems in the physical design (PD) methodology and optimization space. With a steadfast focus on improving Power, Performance and Area (PPA) of our industry leading CPU designs, you’ll have the opportunity to work with most teams in CPU design and influence SOC teams as well.
You will also be actively contributing to new and exciting technical areas including applying machine learning techniques in the silicon design space.