JobsCAD Engineer â Design Verification Methodology
Job description
In this role, you will be part of Apple's Silicon Technologies group, focusing on developing and enhancing sophisticated software systems for regression-testing silicon designs. You will work closely with the CAD team to ensure high-quality chip designs and collaborate with EDA vendors to integrate new capabilities. Your expertise will contribute to the design of next-generation regression systems, helping to diagnose complex problems and support the DV and chip design engineering efforts. This position requires a strong background in software development and problem-solving skills.
Requirements
- Minimum of a BS degree with 10 years of relevant experience
- Experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing a system for regressing RTL
- Python programming background is required
- Experience debugging vendor tool problems
- 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
- Diagnose the root cause of complex problems and guide engineers in problem-solving
- Collaborate with EDA vendors to incorporate new capabilities and resolve issues
- Implement new functionality to solve emerging problems or optimize existing methods
- Support the DV and chip design engineering efforts comprehensively
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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