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Gate-level SigEM/SEB/FIT CAD Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area), Hybrid (Austin Metro Area)$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Key member of the CAD Group focusing on EM/SEB/FIT/thermal analysis to develop, define, and refine methodologies and flows for gate-level and transistor-level designs across advanced node designs. Responsibilities include EM/SEB/thermal flow ownership from concept to sign-off, tool qualification, correlations with silicon data, and mentoring.

Responsibilities

  • Define and architect comprehensive EM/SEB/thermal methodologies and drive deployment across multiple advanced node designs with minimal oversight
  • Lead development of customized EM/SEB/thermal solutions which scale with accuracy and capacity challenges, establishing best practices and design guidelines
  • Own and drive the entire EM/SEB/thermal flow from concept through sign-off, including automation, quality metrics, and continuous improvement
  • Serve as the technical authority and primary point of contact for various teams (Physical design and Integration, Clock and Signal integrity, Circuit design, Power, Package, System, Technology) on EM/FIT requirements and trade-offs
  • Independently develop, validate, and maintain EM/thermal rule decks and verification methodologies for clock trees, high-speed data paths, and critical signal nets across multiple projects
  • Drive technical engagement with EDA vendors and foundries for tool qualification, model development, enhancement requests, and roadmap alignment
  • Establish and lead correlation studies between EM analysis tools and silicon failure analysis data, driving methodology improvements based on findings
  • Mentor entry level engineers on EM/SEB/thermal analysis techniques and best practices
  • Experience with EM/SEB/FIT/SHE/Thermal methodologies and calculations
  • Experience with current density calculations, heating effects, and electromigration failure mechanisms
  • Experience in EDA tools and CAD flow development
  • Minimum of BS + 10 years of relevant industry experience
  • Proficiency in at least one of Tcl, Python, and/or Perl scripting languages
  • Experience in at least one of the analysis involved in EM - extraction, timing, simulation, EM modeling, physical design, and physical verification
  • Hands-on knowledge of industry leading EMIR tools e.g. Voltus, Voltus-Fi, RedHawk-SC, Totem
  • Hands-on experience with analysis, optimization, and debugging of IR/IVD/EM issues on high performance, large-scale designs and silicon
  • Familiarity with advanced packaging technologies (2.5D/3D/3.5DIC) and their unique EM challenges
  • Expertise in AI/ML-driven innovation for CAD workflows
  • Experience in development of large-scale software in multi-user, multi-site environments
  • Ability to coordinate and drive initiatives with little to no oversight
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Qualifications

  • Experience with EM/SEB/FIT/SHE/Thermal methodologies and calculations
  • Experience with current density calculations, heating effects, and electromigration failure mechanisms
  • Experience in EDA tools and CAD flow development
  • Minimum of BS + 10 years of relevant industry experience
  • Proficiency in at least one of Tcl, Python, and/or Perl scripting languages
  • Experience in at least one of the analysis involved in EM - extraction, timing, simulation, EM modeling, physical design, and physical verification
  • Hands-on knowledge of industry leading EMIR tools e.g. Voltus, Voltus-Fi, RedHawk-SC, Totem
  • Hands-on experience with analysis, optimization, and debugging of IR/IVD/EM issues on high performance, large-scale designs and silicon
  • Familiarity with advanced packaging technologies (2.5D/3D/3.5DIC) and their unique EM challenges
  • Expertise in AI/ML-driven innovation for CAD workflows
  • Experience in development of large-scale software in multi-user, multi-site environments
  • Ability to coordinate and drive initiatives with little to no oversight
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Skills

Required:EM/SEB/FIT/SHE/thermal methodologiesCurrent density calculationsEDA tools and CAD flow developmentScripting (Tcl/Python/Perl)EMIR toolsAnalysis & debugging of EM issues
Nice to have:Packaging technologiesAI/ML in CAD workflowsSoftware development in multi-user environments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • tuition reimbursement for education related to advancing your career at Apple
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments (where eligible)
  • relocation assistance (where eligible)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan participation and stock-based awards (where eligible)
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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