Experienced CAD Automation Engineer (Design Verification)

. Apple (UK) Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple (UK) Limited in Cambridge seeks an experienced CAD engineer to help automate chip design processes and improve simulation infrastructure. You will optimise RTL simulation performance and collaborate with vendor and internal teams to deploy new methodologies for large-scale simulations.

The role requires a strong background in RTL tools, Cadence tool chain, Linux, and scripting (Python/Perl), with excellent English. A relevant advanced degree and 5+ years of experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience working on RTL simulation tools
• Strong foundation on Linux and grid computing systems
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Perl
• Fluency in English required
• Expert knowledge on Cadence tool chain (preferred)
• Familiarity with SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivering high quality infrastructure for automating chip design processes.
• Work on optimizing the performance of simulation tools to maximise efficiency and reduce resource requirements.
• Develop and deploy new methodologies with vendor and internal teams; support and debug issues on large scale simulations.

Skills

RTL simulation tools

Python

Perl

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering, CS or related

Tools

Cadence tool chain

Linux

Grid computing

Job description

Imagine 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. Multifaceted, amazing 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. Apple's CAD Hardware Tech team are responsible for automating processes in designing Apple's chips which power everything from Apple Watch and Apple TV to iPhone and iPad. We have outstanding career opportunities for interns interested in applying their software knowledge towards developing Apple's ground breaking methodologies. Working among the industry's best, we're looking for those with talent and ambition to innovate the way we design computer chips, to provide the next technological leap and improve customer experiences.DescriptionAs an experienced CAD engineer, you will assist with delivering high quality infrastructure for automating chip design processes. Specifically as the chip designs are becoming larger than ever, there is a growing need to optimise the performance of simulation tools to maximise the efficiency and reduce resource requirements (both in compute time and space). The scope of work includes developing and deploying new methodologies with vendor and internal teams, supporting and debugging issues on large scale simulations.

Minimum QualificationsBS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related fieldMinimum 5 years of experience working on RTL simulation toolsStrong foundation on Linux and grid computing systemsKnowledge of scripting languages such as Python or PerlStrong interpersonal and analytical skillsAbility to work well within a team and be productive under tight schedulesFluency in English requiredPreferred QualificationsExpert knowledge on Cadence tool chainFamiliarity with SystemVerilog / Verilog / VHDLA curiosity about GPU / PMU / CPU / SOC architecture and micro-architecture