CAD Engineer - EMIR Signoff

Role Number: 200687318Team: HardwareLocation: Austin; SunnyvalePosted: 2026-10-05SummaryDo you love building elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you believe every detail matters? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you’ll help design and manufacture Apple’s next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient system-on-chip (SoC) processors — the technology that lets Apple products and services handle everything our customers love doing with their devices, seamlessly and efficiently.DescriptionAs a Signoff Engineer, you’ll ensure that all necessary verification and analysis work is completed on complex mixed-signal designs prior to tapeout. In this highly visible role on our advanced Signoff CAD team, you’ll work on state-of-the-art designs and apply hands-on experience in power/EMIR analysis to develop, define, and refine signoff methodologies at both the gate and transistor level. This includes, but isn’t limited to, signoff for functional static/dynamic IR analysis, scan-mode IVD analysis, package model handling, power EM analysis, signal EM, power switch modeling, and IP reuse. Our team is also evolving how we approach signoff itself — increasingly exploring AI/ML and LLM-driven techniques to accelerate analysis, automate flow debugging, and surface anomalies earlier in the design cycle.You’ll help define signoff requirements early in the project lifecycle, partner with Design, CAD, and Technology teams to confirm EDA flows and tools are set up and running correctly, and ensure all signoff criteria are met by project close. You’ll also interface directly with design groups, providing frontline support for enablement, enhancement, and debug requests.Minimum QualificationsMinimum requirement of BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experienceExperience in CAD, EMIR analysis, or related circuit design rolesPreferred QualificationsSolid understanding of circuit design principles and EMIR analysis at the transistor and gate level, across multiple modes (static and dynamic)In-depth knowledge of industry-leading tools such as Redhawk, Voltus, and TotemExperience in simulation and power analysis to verify circuit performanceStrong understanding of CAD flowsProficiency in scripting/programming languages (Perl and Python)Excellent communication and collaboration skillsExperience developing CMOS analog and mixed-signal designsExperience applying AI/ML or LLM-based tools to EDA flow automation, anomaly detection, or signoff data analysisPay & 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 $277,600, 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. 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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.