This role is part of Apple's CAD Group, focusing on developing an analytic platform for IR/EM analysis in silicon design. The successful candidate will leverage machine learning and large language modeling technologies to enhance design feedback and streamline processes. The position requires collaboration with various design groups and EDA vendors to improve efficiency. This is an opportunity to impact millions of Apple customers by contributing to state-of-the-art processor development.

• Minimum requirement of BS + 3 years of relevant industry experience
• Experience in developing object-oriented programs, utilizing data structures, and writing algorithms
• Experience in writing machine learning algorithms, implementing natural language processing (NLP), or using large language models in industry applications
• Experience in EDA Tool, CAD flow or TFM (Tool Flow Methodology)
• Proficiency with UNIX shell environment, Python, and code revision control
• Knowledge in some of the PNR implementation and/or EMIR analysis flow
• Experience in electrical engineering machine learning applications
• Experience with large language models, including fine-tuning, retrieval augmented generation, and prompt engineering
• Ability to coordinate and drive initiatives with little to no oversight
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Develop innovative ML and large language model applications to understand, explain, and interact with EDA software.
• Design and implement interactions with extensive compute infrastructure.
• Generate customized reports and dashboards to identify IR/EM issues and recommend solutions.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline various IR/EM analysis and signoff flows.
• Support and collaborate with design groups on their IR/EM requirements for various analysis flows.
• Work side by side with EDA vendors to enhance and develop solutions to improve efficiency and capacity.

• 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.