Apple
Senior CAD Automation and Mixed-Signal Simulation Engineer
$176K–$312K
Austin, Texas +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 27, 2026
- Location
- Austin, Texas
Sunnyvale, California - Experience
- 10+ years of relevant AMS (Analog Mixed-Signal) industry experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
About the job
Architects and leads mixed-signal simulation methodology and CAD automation for silicon design teams, enabling validated IP and functional processors.
What you'll do
- Define and evolve AMS simulation methodology, flows, and roadmap across technology nodes and circuit types.
- Lead development and adoption of CAD automation, coordinate EDA vendors, and resolve critical simulation challenges.
- Mentor engineers and lead small software development teams delivering CAD applications.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of relevant AMS (Analog Mixed-Signal) industry experience.
- Strong proficiency in Python, Perl, C/C++, or TCL programming.
- Deep, hands-on experience with mixed-signal co-simulation tools and methodologies.
Nice to have
- Experience with industry-standard AMS and analog simulation tools, such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens tools.
- Experience applying LLMs/AI agents to CAD software development, test generation, debugging, and team-wide efficiency improvements.
Pay
$175,500 and $311,700 (base salary range)
Tools
Python, Perl, C/C++, TCL, Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens, SystemVerilog
AI focus
Apply LLMs/AI agents to CAD software development, test generation, debugging, and team-wide efficiency improvements.
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