CPU Cache RTL Architect

CPU Cache RTL Architect Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States Hardware Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience CPU RTL and architecture experience, or Doctorate degree with CPU design/architecture as research focus. Knowledge and experience with the following as it relates to CPU cache design: 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 Knowledge of Verilog and/or VHDL. Experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools. Experience in C or C++ programming and interpretive languages such as Perl or Python. Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications and understanding of low power microarchitecture techniques. Description As a cache subsystem architect, you will own or participate in the following: Microarchitecture development and specification. From early high-level architectural exploration, through microarchitectural research and arriving at a detailed specification. RTL ownership. Development, assessment and refinement of RTL design to target power, performance, area and timing goals. Performance exploration. Explore high performance strategies and work with the verification team to validate that the RTL design meets targeted performance. Design delivery. Work with multi-functional engineering team to implement and validate physical design on the aspects of timing, area, reliability, testability and power. Education & Experience Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience Additional Requirements 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 $130,000 and $242,000, 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 Footer Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) . Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) . Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area. Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) . Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .