Front-End CAD Methodology Engineer
Apple Austin, TX Full-time 3/31/2026 $181,100 - $318,400 a year
Undergraduate with 10+ Years of Experience
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•FY 2025Job Description
As a Front-End Methodology CAD Engineer at Apple, you will develop and improve automation software for RTL design teams, ensuring a reliable work environment. You will also support RTL analysis applications and have the opportunity to create Generative AI solutions to enhance the design experience.
Requirements
- Experience with EDA tools in Clock Domain Crossing, Reset Domain Crossing and Lint
- Experience working directly with design and verification engineers to define requirements and implement solutions
- Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Excellent communication, debug and root causing skills, including vendor tool problems and vendor management
- Prior customer support experience
- Familiarity with VHDL
- Knowledge of TCL
- Experience in leading large-scale software system development from specification to deployment
- Source control system management (Perforce, Git)
- MSEE/CE/CS preferred
Responsibilities
- Promote a reliable work environment for developing, maintaining, and improving automation software for RTL design teams
- Support and develop RTL analysis applications like Reset Domain Crossing (RDC), Clock Domain Crossing (CDC), and Lint applications
- Develop Generative AI solutions for design teams to improve their experience with RTL Construction and Analysis applications
- Curate internal training materials and coordinate vendor trainings for Designer/DV engineers
- Ensure the right flows are used at the right time for project milestones and proper sign-offs
Benefits
- Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.
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