CAD Automation and Mixed-Signal Simulation Engineer
AppleCAD Automation and Mixed-Signal Simulation Engineer
AppleLocation
Austin, TX, Sunnyvale, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/29/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
The role involves joining a team focused on developing and enhancing AMS simulation methodologies and tools for various design teams at Apple. The engineer will work on circuit analysis, simulation, and design verification workflows to ensure the delivery of validated IP in advanced silicon. Collaboration with design teams is essential to drive and validate mixed-signal simulation flows. The position requires a hands-on approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of relevant AMS industry experience
- Experience in Python, Perl, C/C++, or TCL programming
- Experience using mixed-signal co-simulation tools
- Familiarity with analog simulation tools such as Cadence Spectre, Synopsys PrimeSim/HSPICE/Finesim, or Siemens AFS
- Understanding of behavioral and functional circuit description languages including SystemVerilog, VerilogA, Verilog, Verilog-AMS, VHDL
- Fundamentals in object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, system architecture, command-line and GUI interaction, testing/coverage, and revision control
- Strong communication and presentation skills
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance AMS simulation methodology and tools for analog, RF, and mixed-signal designs
- Collaborate closely with design teams to provide flows and methodologies for different tool sets
- Drive and coordinate efforts to develop and validate AMS/co-simulation flows
- Identify and address simulation accuracy, speed, and capacity issues
- Ensure ease of use and speed up design validation for mixed-signal simulations
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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