Senior CAD Automation and Mixed-Signal Simulation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$175,500–$311,700 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Senior CAD Automation and Mixed-Signal Simulation Engineer

Senior CAD Automation and Mixed-Signal Simulation Engineer will join the CAD team to architect, develop, and maintain AMS simulation methodologies and tools for analog, RF, interconnect, PMIC, and memory designs. This role involves defining the roadmap for mixed-signal flows across multiple technology nodes, managing relationships with EDA tool vendors, and leading small software development teams to deliver complex CAD applications. The position requires expertise in Python, Perl, C/C++, or TCL, alongside deep experience with tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens. Candidates must be proficient in SystemVerilog, VerilogA, Verilog, Verilog-AMS, and VHDL, while possessing a strong understanding of SPICE, DSPF, and Virtuoso Schematic Editor. The role focuses on solving critical challenges in circuit analysis, pre- and post-layout simulation, and bridging the gap between analog and digital domains to ensure functional silicon.

What you'll do

  • Architect and define the roadmap for mixed-signal simulation methodologies across multiple technology nodes.
  • Serve as the primary technical authority for circuit design teams regarding functional behavior and performance verification.
  • Lead the investigation and adoption of novel CAD automations to improve scalability across projects.
  • Manage strategic relationships with EDA tool vendors to drive improvements and ensure quality standards.
  • Resolve critical, ambiguous technical challenges in mixed-signal simulation and modeling.
  • Define strategies for bridging analog and digital domains to establish best practices for design teams.
  • Identify and mitigate systemic risks in design quality by creating durable simulation solutions.
  • Lead small software development teams to deliver complex CAD applications and tools.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a 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.
  • Expert-level experience with industry-standard AMS tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens suites.
  • Proficiency with behavioral and functional circuit description languages including SystemVerilog, VerilogA, Verilog, Verilog-AMS, and VHDL.
  • Deep expertise in Virtuoso Schematic Editor, PDK content, SKILL code, and Analog Design Environment (ADE).
  • Demonstrated experience leading small software development teams to deliver complex CAD applications.

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