Apple
CAD Engineer – Design Verification Methodology
$135K–$278K
Austin Metro Area, Texas +3 · Full-time · Posted Apr 14, 2026
- Location
- Austin Metro Area, Texas
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Beaverton, Oregon
Waltham, Massachusetts - Experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- Education
- Minimum BS degree.
About the job
Develop and maintain software systems that regression-test Apple silicon designs in simulation, identify defects, and support design verification and chip engineering teams.
What you'll do
- Develop, maintain, and enhance silicon-design regression systems and implement new capabilities.
- Diagnose and report design and vendor-tool problems; support engineers in resolving issues.
- Work with EDA vendors to incorporate tool capabilities and resolve problems.
What they ask for
- BS degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Python programming background.
Nice to have
- Experience with RTL regression systems, vendor-tool debugging, or Synopsys VCS, XCelium, or Modelsim.
- Experience with AI and machine learning; TCL or Perl, Verilog/SystemVerilog, or MSEE/CE/CS are also noted as preferred.
Pay
$150,400 and $277,600 USD base salary; $134,700 and $249,500 USD base salary
Tools
Python, TCL, Perl, Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL, Synopsys VCS, XCelium
AI focus
Preferred experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning; no specific AI duties are stated.
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