CAD Engineer â Design Verification Methodology
AppleCAD Engineer â Design Verification Methodology
AppleLocation
Austin Metro Area, TX, San Francisco Bay Area, CA, Beaverton, OR, Waltham, MA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/5/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
This role is part of Apple's Silicon Technologies group, focusing on the design and manufacturing of high-performance, power-efficient processors and system-on-chip (SoC). As a member of the CAD team, you will develop and enhance software systems for regression-testing silicon designs to identify defects. Your expertise will contribute to the creation of next-generation regression systems, supporting Apple's chip design engineering efforts. Collaboration with EDA vendors and the DV team will be essential to resolve issues and incorporate new capabilities.
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 a 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 existing software systems for regression-testing silicon designs.
- Identify and report defects in chip designs to ensure high-quality silicon.
- Collaborate with EDA vendors to incorporate new capabilities and resolve tool problems.
- Guide engineers in diagnosing complex problems and provide solutions.
- Implement new functionality to address emerging challenges and 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.
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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