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Gate-level SigEM/SEB/FIT CAD Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Sunnyvale, CA, Austin, TX$129.3k - $194.7kfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Join Apple’s CAD Group to develop, maintain, and refine methodologies and flows for gate-level and transistor-level designs, focusing on electromigration (EM), Statistical Electromigration Budgeting (SEB), Failure In Time (FIT), Self-Heating Effect (SHE), and thermal analysis. Support IP/SOC signal EM analysis, SOC FIT budget verification, power-grid EM checks, and flow automation; collaborate with Physical Design, Timing, Circuit Design, and Power 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)
  • 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 fundamentalsVLSI designSemiconductor physics / circuit theoryScripting (Tcl, Python, or Perl)Communication / Collaboration
Nice to have:EM/SEB/thermal analysisEDA tools (Voltus, RedHawk, Primetime, ICC2, Innovus, SPICE)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses (tuition)
  • potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation assistance
  • Apple employee stock programs (RSUs, Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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