As a member of the CAD team within Apple's Silicon Technologies group, you will develop and enhance sophisticated software systems for regression-testing silicon designs. Your work will help identify defects in chip designs, ensuring the production of world-class silicon. You will collaborate closely with EDA vendors and the DV team to incorporate new capabilities and resolve issues. This role requires a strong background in programming and problem-solving to support Apple's chip design engineering efforts.

• 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 and prior customer support experience is a plus
• 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

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software systems for regression-testing silicon designs
• Identify and report defects in chip designs through software simulation
• Collaborate with EDA vendors to incorporate new capabilities and resolve problems
• Guide engineers in diagnosing complex problems and implementing solutions
• Interact with DV teams to help solve their problems
• Implement new functionality to address emerging issues or optimize existing methods

• 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.