JobsCAD Engineer – Design Verification Methodology
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CAD Engineer – Design Verification Methodology

Apple

Location

USA (Multiple Locations)

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

In this role, you will be part of Apple's Silicon Technologies group, focusing on the development and enhancement of sophisticated software systems for regression-testing silicon designs. You will work closely with the CAD team to ensure the quality of Apple's chip designs and contribute innovative ideas for the next generation of regression systems. Your expertise in debugging and problem-solving will support the design engineering efforts at Apple. This position requires collaboration with EDA vendors and interaction with design verification teams to optimize existing methods and implement new functionalities.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a BS degree with 3 years of relevant experience
  • Python programming background
  • Experience debugging vendor tool problems
  • Experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing an existing system for regressing RTL
  • Experience with TCL or Perl is a plus
  • Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • MSEE/CE/CS preferred
  • Knowledge in Verilog and SystemVerilog; familiarity with VHDL is a plus
  • Experience with Synopsys VCS, XCelium, or Modelsim
  • Good communication skills are required
  • Experience writing or maintaining a script or Makefile that builds a simulation model from RTL is a plus
  • Familiarity with Verdi and/or Indago is considered a plus
  • Knowledge of C and C++ is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance software systems for regression-testing silicon designs
  • Diagnose the root cause of complex problems and guide engineers in problem-solving
  • Collaborate with EDA vendors to incorporate new capabilities of their commercial tools
  • Interact with design verification teams to help solve their problems
  • Implement new functionality to solve emerging problems or optimize existing methods

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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