Job description
This role is part of Apple's Hardware Technology team, specifically within the CAD and Methodology team of the Silicon Engineering Group. The focus is on developing and implementing DFT and ATPG CAD solutions for various design projects. The position offers the opportunity to work on innovative technologies that contribute to Apple's custom silicon and hardware advancements. You will collaborate with design teams and engage with vendors to enhance DFT processes and tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of industry experience
- Experience with Perl, Tcl, or Python scripting languages
- Exposure to industry-standard DFT and ATPG tools
- Knowledge about industrial standards and practices in DFT, including ATPG, JTAG, and MBIST
- Knowledge of Verilog and/or VHDL, and experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools preferred
- Experience in debugging Compressed ATPG patterns, MBIST, and JTAG/1500-related issues
- Familiarity with synthesis tools preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement DFT and ATPG flow
- Participate in the development and implementation of DFT architecture with the design team
- Work with the DFT and Synthesis CAD team to verify DFT implementations
- Support tools and infrastructure to generate structural test vectors, analyzing and improving coverage
- Work with DFT designers on STA, physical, power, and logical issues
- Drive DFT and ATPG vendor engagements
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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