JobsCAD Engineer - Timing for Gate-Level Flows & Methodologies
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CAD Engineer - Timing for Gate-Level Flows & Methodologies

Apple

Location

USA (Multiple Locations)

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

As a member of the STA CAD team, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the performance of Apple Silicon. Your focus will be on static timing methodologies, addressing timing challenges, and developing flows used by all Apple Silicon teams. You will collaborate with design teams to debug issues and drive improvements in STA methodologies. This position requires a strong understanding of timing analysis and the ability to communicate effectively with management.

Requirements

  • Minimum requirement of a BS degree and 3 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience with static timing analysis tools and flows.
  • Understanding of programming fundamentals and concepts.
  • Familiarity with Python and Tcl or other high-level programming languages.
  • Familiarity with STA of large high-performance SoC designs in deep sub-micron technologies.
  • Understanding of fundamentals in noise, cross-talk, variation, and timing margins.
  • Knowledge of timing/SDC constraints and hands-on experience in creation/validation is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance existing gate-level STA flows for Apple silicon designs.
  • Work with design teams to understand and debug issues related to constraints, flow scripts, and timing closure.
  • Facilitate and drive STA methodology changes to improve overall STA flows as it relates to efficiency and productivity.
  • Develop and maintain scripts and methods for timing analysis and power reduction.
  • Develop and support methodologies, tools, and flows used in the verification of timing constraints.
  • Analyze timing paths to identify key issues, including post-silicon timing debug.
  • Work closely with EDA vendors to develop and incorporate new capabilities to solve technical problems.

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.

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