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CAD Engineer – Design Verification Methodology

Apple

Location

Austin Metro Area, TX, San Francisco Bay Area, CA, Waltham, MA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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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 identify and report defects in chip designs, ensuring high-quality silicon production. Your expertise in debugging and innovative problem-solving will be essential in supporting Apple's DV and chip design engineering efforts. Collaboration with EDA vendors will also be a key aspect of your responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a BS degree with 10 years of relevant experience
  • Experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing a system for regressing RTL
  • Python programming background is required
  • 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 existing 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 and resolve tool problems
  • Implement new functionality to solve emerging problems or optimize existing methods
  • Interact with DV teams to assist in solving their challenges

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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