This role is focused on applying AI methodology to chip design within the Hardware Technology CAD team. The engineer will work closely with design teams and CAD flow owners to address complex design challenges. The main objective is to develop and evaluate AI solutions that enhance the efficiency and quality of chip delivery. This position requires a strong background in VLSI design and CAD tools, along with a passion for leveraging AI in engineering.

• Minimum requirement of a BS degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience using AI tools, such as AI coding assistants, in engineering work
• Experience in VLSI design, CAD tools or CAD flows
• Experience in Python programming
• Experience building LLM applications or tool-using AI agents, including Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers
• Experience evaluating or tuning AI systems, such as agent performance or output quality
• Experience applying machine learning to design data, such as predicting timing or power
• Understanding of the chip design flow, from spec to tapeout
• Hands-on knowledge of industry-standard EDA tools for simulation, synthesis, place and route, extraction, timing or physical verification
• Experience developing CAD tools, CAD flows or design methodology
• Experience writing testbenches, regression tests or signoff checks

• Partner with design teams and CAD flow owners across multiple projects to understand complex design challenges and where AI can help
• Contribute to evaluation data and quality metrics, and run evaluations across models to find where an agent fails
• Tune AI agents, including their prompts, tools, agent skills and choice of model
• Develop CAD tools and flows that let AI agents work with design data and EDA tools
• Evaluate AI tools from EDA vendors alongside in-house solutions
• Enable the organization to leverage AI capabilities and drive efficiency in chip delivery

• 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.