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Gate-level SigEM/SEB/FIT CAD Engineer

Apple

Location

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

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

In this role at Apple, you will be a key member of the CAD Group, focusing on innovative designs and methodologies related to electromigration, thermal analysis, and related fields. You will leverage your hands-on experience to contribute to the development and deployment of comprehensive methodologies across advanced node designs. The position requires collaboration with various teams to support EM/FIT requirements and trade-offs, as well as working closely with EDA vendors for tool qualification and enhancements. This is an opportunity to join leading engineers in delivering the next generation of Apple products.

Requirements

  • Minimum BS degree with 3 years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience with EM/SEB/FIT/SHE/Thermal methodologies and calculations
  • Understanding of current density calculations and electromigration failure mechanisms
  • Experience in EDA tools and CAD flow development
  • Proficiency in at least one of Tcl, Python, or Perl scripting languages
  • Familiarity with advanced packaging technologies and their unique EM challenges
  • Interest in AI/ML-driven innovation for CAD workflows

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development and deployment of comprehensive EM/SEB/thermal methodologies across multiple advanced node designs
  • Develop and implement customized EM/SEB/thermal solutions that scale with accuracy and capacity challenges
  • Support and maintain the EM/SEB/thermal flow from concept through sign-off, including automation and quality metrics
  • Collaborate with various teams on EM/FIT requirements and trade-offs
  • Develop, validate, and maintain EM/thermal rule decks and verification methodologies for critical signal nets
  • Work closely with EDA vendors and foundries for tool qualification and model development
  • Participate in correlation studies between EM analysis tools and silicon failure analysis data

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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