Gate-level SigEM/SEB/FIT CAD Engineer

Role Number: 200658135Team: HardwareLocation: Austin Metro Area; San Francisco Bay AreaPosted: 2026-04-15SummaryImagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products very quickly. Do you want to bring passion and dedication to your job? There's no telling what you could accomplish at Apple. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices - we continue to strengthen our commitment to leave the world better than we found it!As a key member of our best-in-class CAD Group, you will be part of building innovative designs. We will apply your hands-on experience in electromigration (EM), static error band (SEB), failure in time (FIT), self-heating effect (SHE), and thermal analysis to develop, define, and refine the methodologies and flows for gate-level as well as transistor-level designs. Major tasks will include IP / SOC signal EM analysis for clock and data nets, SOC FIT budget validation, power-grid EM verification, 3DIC and interposer thermal integrity, power switch and standard cell EM/SHE characterization, design abstract and reuse, sign-off, and ECO, and much more. Are you ready to join some of the world's leading engineers, and help us deliver the next generation of ground-breaking Apple products?DescriptionIn this highly visible role, your primary responsibilities will include:• Contribute to the development and deployment of comprehensive EM/SEB/thermal methodologies across multiple advanced node designs• Develop and implement customized EM/SEB/thermal solutions which scale with accuracy and capacity challenges, following established best practices and design guidelines• Support and maintain the EM/SEB/thermal flow from concept through sign-off, including automation, quality metrics, and continuous improvement• Collaborate with and support various teams (Physical design and Integration, Clock and Signal integrity, Circuit design, Power, Package, System, Technology) on EM/FIT requirements and trade-offs• Develop, validate, and maintain EM/thermal rule decks and verification methodologies for clock trees, high-speed data paths, and critical signal nets across multiple projects• Work closely with EDA vendors and foundries for tool qualification, model development, enhancement requests, and roadmap alignment• Participate in correlation studies between EM analysis tools and silicon failure analysis data, contributing to methodology improvements based on findingsMinimum QualificationsExperience with EM/SEB/FIT/SHE/Thermal methodologies and calculationsMinimum BS + 3 years of relevant industry experiencePreferred QualificationsUnderstanding of current density calculations, heating effects, and electromigration failure mechanismsExperience in some of the analysis involved in EM - extraction, timing, simulation, EM modeling, physical design, and physical verificationExperience in EDA tools and CAD flow developmentProficiency in at least one of Tcl, Python, or Perl scripting languagesExposure to or knowledge of industry leading EMIR tools e.g. Voltus, Voltus-Fi, RedHawk-SC, TotemExperience with analysis, optimization, or debugging of IR/IVD/EM issues on high performance, large-scale designs and siliconFamiliarity with advanced packaging technologies (2.5D/3D/3.5DIC) and their unique EM challengesInterest in AI/ML-driven innovation for CAD workflowsExperience in development of software in multi-user, multi-site environmentsAbility to coordinate and drive initiatives with appropriate guidanceStrong communication and presentation skillsPay & 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 $150,400 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.