Senior CAD Automation and Mixed-Signal Simulation Engineer

Apple Inc

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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 owning 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 engineer will address challenges in circuit analysis, pre- and post-layout simulation, RTL simulation, behavioral modeling, and logic equivalency checks. Required skills include proficiency in Python, Perl, C/C++, or TCL, alongside experience with SystemVerilog, VerilogA, Verilog, Verilog-AMS, and VHDL. The role requires expertise in tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens suites to ensure functional silicon through advanced co-simulation techniques, real number modeling, and automated CAD solutions for complex integrated circuit designs.

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, architecture, and organization-wide adoption of novel CAD automations.
  • Manage strategic relationships with third-party EDA tool vendors to define requirements and drive tool improvements.
  • Resolve critical and ambiguous technical challenges in mixed-signal co-simulation and modeling.
  • Define strategies for bridging analog and digital domains while establishing best practices across design teams.
  • Identify and mitigate systemic risks in simulation methodology to ensure high-quality silicon.
  • Lead small software development teams to deliver complex CAD applications and mentor junior engineers.

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 in 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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