JobsGate-level IR/EM CAD/NLP Engineer
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Gate-level IR/EM CAD/NLP Engineer

Apple

Location

Austin, TX, Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

This role is part of Apple's CAD Group, focusing on developing an analytic platform to enhance IR/EM analysis through machine learning and large language modeling technologies. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with various design groups and EDA vendors to improve silicon design processes. The position emphasizes innovation, attention to detail, and the ability to tackle challenges effectively. Your contributions will significantly impact the development of advanced silicon for Apple products.

Requirements

  • Minimum requirement of BS degree and 3 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience in developing object-oriented programs, utilizing data structures, and writing algorithms.
  • Experience in writing machine learning algorithms and implementing natural language processing.
  • Experience with EDA tools, CAD flow, or Tool Flow Methodology.
  • Proficiency with UNIX shell environment, Python, and code revision control.
  • Knowledge in PNR implementation and/or EMIR analysis flow.
  • Experience in electrical engineering machine learning applications.
  • Experience with large language models, including fine-tuning and prompt engineering.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative machine learning and large language model applications for EDA software.
  • Design and implement interactions with extensive compute infrastructure.
  • Generate customized reports and dashboards to identify IR/EM issues.
  • Identify opportunities to automate and streamline IR/EM analysis and signoff flows.
  • Support and collaborate with design groups on their IR/EM requirements.
  • Work with EDA vendors to enhance solutions for efficiency and capacity.

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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