The Front-End Methodology CAD Engineer will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining automation software for RTL design teams at Apple. This position focuses on promoting robust methodology solutions across RTL Design and DV teams, ensuring that the right flows are utilized for project milestones. The engineer will also curate training materials and coordinate vendor trainings to support Designer/DV engineers. This role is essential in fostering high-quality flows that enable Apple Silicon to produce innovative chips for Apple's products.

• Minimum of a BS degree with 10 years of relevant experience
• Expertise in programming in Python and Perl
• Knowledge of Verilog and SystemVerilog
• Understanding of Front-End RTL Construction and Analysis workflows
• Experience with EDA tools in Clock Domain Crossing, Reset Domain Crossing, and Lint
• Excellent communication, debugging, and root cause analysis skills
• Prior customer support experience
• Knowledge of TCL
• Experience in leading large-scale software system development from specification to deployment
• MSEE/CE/CS preferred

• Promote a reliable work environment for developing and improving automation software for RTL design teams
• Support and develop RTL analysis applications like Reset Domain Crossing, Clock Domain Crossing, and Lint applications
• Ensure the right flows are used at the right time for project milestones and proper sign-offs
• Curate internal training materials and coordinate vendor trainings for Designer/DV engineers
• Foster high-quality flows that enable Apple Silicon to produce chips for Apple's best products
• Work collaboratively with a motivated CAD team to support Apple's chip design efforts

• 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.