As a member of the CAD team within Apple's Silicon Technologies group, you will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing software systems for regression-testing silicon designs. Your work will help identify and report defects in chip designs, ensuring the production of high-quality silicon. You will collaborate closely with engineers and EDA vendors to integrate new capabilities and resolve issues. This position 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
• 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 to ensure high-quality production
• Collaborate with engineers to diagnose and solve complex problems
• Work closely with EDA vendors to incorporate new capabilities and resolve issues
• Implement new functionality to address emerging problems 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.