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Gate-level SigEM/SEB/FIT CAD Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Austin, TX), Hybrid (Sunnyvale, CA)full-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Cadence-style gate-level and transistor-level CAD engineer focusing on EM/SEB/thermal analysis and flow development for gate-level and transistor-level designs at Apple. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining EM/SEB/thermal methodologies, automating CAD flows, running simulations, and supporting cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Assist senior engineers in the development, testing, and deployment of EM/SEB/thermal analysis methodologies and flows
  • Support the automation, maintenance, and regression testing of CAD flows from setup through sign-off
  • Help run, validate, and debug simulation and verification runs on benchmark and production designs
  • Assist in developing and maintaining verification scripts and rule checks for clock trees, high-speed data paths, and critical signal nets
  • Partner with senior team members to support cross-functional teams (Physical Design, Timing, Circuit Design, Power) by triaging flow execution issues and gathering data

Qualifications

  • BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Strong academic foundation in VLSI design, semiconductor physics, circuit theory, or computer engineering
  • Basic understanding of electromigration (EM) mechanisms, heating effects, current density, or chip reliability concepts
  • Exposure to fundamental concepts in static timing analysis (STA), circuit simulation (SPICE), parasitic extraction, or physical design principles
  • Proficiency in at least one of Tcl, Python, or Perl scripting languages
  • High motivation, strong problem-solving abilities, and eagerness to learn complex CAD methodologies
  • Prior internship, co-op, or academic research experience in VLSI design, CAD/EDA flow development, or chip reliability
  • Familiarity or hands-on exposure to commercial EDA tools (e.g., Voltus, RedHawk, Primetime, ICC2, Innovus, or SPICE simulators) through coursework or projects is a plus
  • Curiosity about or coursework in AI/ML applications in CAD/EDA workflows
  • Proactive attitude with a demonstrated ability to learn quickly under mentorship and guidance
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills

Skills

Required:Electrical Engineering fundamentalsEM/SEB/thermal analysisScripting (Tcl, Python, or Perl)VLSI/physical design concepts
Nice to have:EDA tools familiarity

Benefits

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.
  • Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
  • Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
  • Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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