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
60 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

The Senior CAD Automation and Mixed-Signal Simulation Engineer joins the CAD team to own and drive the AMS simulation methodology for analog, RF, interconnect, PMIC, and memory design teams. This role involves architecting and evolving simulation tooling, defining design verification workflows, and leading small software development teams to deliver complex CAD solutions. You will manage third-party EDA vendor relationships and mentor engineers while ensuring functional silicon through validated IP. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python, Perl, C/C++, or TCL, along with deep experience in mixed-signal co-simulation tools like Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens. You will utilize SystemVerilog, VerilogA, and SPICE to solve challenges in simulation accuracy, speed, and capacity across multiple technology nodes for cutting-edge processor development.

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 (preferred).
  • Deep knowledge of analog simulation tools like Cadence Spectre, Synopsys PrimeSim/HSPICE/Finesim, or Siemens AFS (preferred).
  • Proficiency in behavioral and functional circuit description languages including SystemVerilog, VerilogA, Verilog, Verilog-AMS, and VHDL (preferred).
  • Experience with advanced software engineering concepts like object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and revision control (preferred).

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