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Analog Simulation/Env Automation CAD Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Sunnyvale, California), Hybrid (Austin, Texas)$184.7k - $324.8k + equityFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance custom analog power intent methodology and circuit ERC solutions for transistor level analysis on Analog, RF, and mixed-signal designs. Lead and validate SPICE simulation flows, automate CAD environments, and collaborate with layout, technology, and EDA tool vendors to influence circuit design across technology nodes.

Responsibilities

  • Solve issues related to transistor level simulations on Analog, RF and Microwave applications with Spice simulators in command-line and Virtuoso environment.
  • Guide and assist designers in solving tool issues related to Analog Design Environment (ADE/XL, Maestro, OCEAN etc.) and develop automation flows.
  • Steer Methodology on SPICE simulation and modeling techniques related to circuits, thereby influencing the advancement of a variety of technology nodes.
  • Architect and develop next generation in-house EDA CAD flow solutions related to Analog and Mixed-signal simulations.

Qualifications

  • Experience in SPICE simulation and design environment to handle flow/tool issues in Analog/RF circuit domain.
  • Programming/scripting skills in Perl, Python, TCL, SKILL language, or Shell. Ability to provide automations for rapid and dynamic design needs.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate well with cross-functional teams.
  • Minimum requirement of BS degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Knowledge of circuit simulations with Analog/RFIC design and/or related CAD/automation support areas involving various technology nodes and tape out.
  • Experience with Cadence ADE environment including Virtuoso Schematic Editor, PDK, CDF, Callbacks, Netlisting, Virtuoso ADE-L/XL/GXL/Maestro, OCEAN tools.
  • Knowledge of Spice simulators (Spectre, Spectre RF, Solido/AFS, Hspice, ADS, GoldenGate, AMS Designer, XA, Hsim, FineSim).
  • Ability to solve simulation accuracy, speed and capacity issues; knowledge of AC, DC, Tran, Harmonic Balance, S-parameters, Periodic noise, PSS simulations.
  • Experience in device level SOA checks, ERC asserts, Monte Carlo, PVT and Reliability/aging analysis involving Self-Heating is a plus.
  • Experience in evaluating simulation and environment related CAD tool/product applications and driving EDA vendors to meet design requirements.
  • Understanding of custom IC designs, Post-layout DSPF/SPF extraction, behavioral RTL/AMS circuits, Verilog-AMS, PDK and spice models qualification.
  • Efficient programming skills in SKILL, Python, Perl, TCL, or Shell; knowledge of Perforce and/or regressions preferred.
  • Ability to drive a software development team to develop novel and complex applications.

Skills

Required:SPICE simulationADE/XL/Maestro/OCEANProgrammable automationPDK/Spice models qualification
Nice to have:Verilog-AMS/RTLPerforce/regressions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments may apply
  • relocation assistance may apply
  • Apple shareholder opportunities via stock programs
Last updated Sep 4, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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