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CAD Engineer – Design Verification Methodology

Apple

Location

Austin Metro Area, TX, San Francisco Bay Area, CA, Beaverton, OR, Waltham, MA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/9/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

This role is part of Apple's Silicon Technologies group, focusing on designing and manufacturing high-performance, power-efficient processors and system-on-chip (SoC). As a member of the CAD team, you will develop and enhance software systems for regression-testing silicon designs, ensuring the quality of Apple's products. Your expertise will contribute to the next generation of regression systems, supporting the design and engineering efforts. Collaboration with EDA vendors and the DV team will be essential to resolve issues and incorporate new capabilities.

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 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 VCS, XCelium, or Modelsim simulation tools
  • Experience with Cadence or Synopsys Emulation tools
  • Good communication skills are required
  • Familiarity with Verdi and/or Indago is considered a plus
  • Knowledge of C and C++ is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance sophisticated software systems for regression-testing silicon designs
  • Diagnose the root cause of complex problems and guide engineers in resolving issues
  • Work closely with EDA vendors to incorporate new capabilities of their commercial tools
  • Interact with DV teams to help solve their problems
  • Implement new functionality to solve emerging problems or optimize existing methods

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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