DFT CAD Engineer

Role Number: 200672654Team: HardwareLocation: Austin; CupertinoPosted: 2026-07-15SummaryImagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day.DescriptionOur Hardware Technology team is responsible for Apple’s breakthrough custom silicon and hardware technologies including battery, applications processors, storage controllers, sensors silicon, display silicon and other chipsets across Apple’s entire product line.As part of our CAD and Methodology team in Apple’s world-class Silicon Engineering Group, you will be involved with the complete DFT and ATPG CAD solution for all design projects.- Develop and implement DFT and ATPG flow- Participate in development and implementation of DFT architecture with design team- Work with the DFT and Synthesis CAD team to verify DFT implementations- Support tool and infrastructure to generate structural test vectors , analyzing and improving coverage- Work with DFT designers on STA, physical, power and logical issues- Drive DFT and ATPG vendor engagementsMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, plus 10+ years of industry experienceProficiency in Tcl, Perl, and Python scriptingExperience with industry-standard DFT and logic synthesis toolsFamiliarity with scan architecture and scan compression techniquesFamiliarity with IEEE 1500 core wrappingFamiliarity with scan stitching and scan reorderingExperience with DFT setup, rule checking (DRC), and debugPreferred QualificationsKnowledge about industrial standards and practices in DFT, including ATPG, JTAG, and MBISTKnowledge of Verilog and/or VHDL, and experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools preferredExperience in debugging Compressed ATPG patterns, MBIST, and JTAG/1500-related issuesFamiliarity with synthesis tools preferredPay & BenefitsAt Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.EEO StatementApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicantEEO StatementApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicantAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.Application DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.