Job description
As a Front-End RTL Infrastructure - CAD Engineer, you will be part of the Silicon Technologies group at Apple, focusing on developing and supporting reliable infrastructure for design and verification teams. Your role will involve enhancing the RTL gatekeeping infrastructure and contributing to version control management. You will also drive innovation by integrating generative AI solutions to improve engineering productivity. This position emphasizes maintaining high-quality infrastructure that supports Apple's chip design efforts.
Requirements
- Minimum of a BS degree with 3 years of relevant experience
- Expertise in programming in Python or Perl
- Knowledge in Verilog and SystemVerilog
- Experience with Front-End EDA tools such as Clock Domain Crossing, Reset Domain Crossing, or Lint
- Understanding of Front-End RTL Build or Construction flows
- Excellent communication, debug, and root causing skills
- Customer-oriented mindset and support experience
- Experience in contributing to large-scale software system development from specification to deployment
- MSEE/CE/CS preferred
Responsibilities
- Support RTL gatekeeping infrastructure of design and verification collateral.
- Contribute to Perforce administration to ensure version control integrity and performance.
- Maintain a centralized configuration management system for Front-End flows.
- Drive innovation by building generative AI solutions across systems.
- Manage and update internal training materials and coordinate vendor trainings.
- Promote and drive robust, scalable infrastructure solutions across RTL Design and DV teams.
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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