Senior CAD Automation Engineer – RTL & Simulation

Apple; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in London is seeking an experienced CAD engineer to help build infrastructure that automates chip design. You will optimize simulation performance, develop new methodologies with vendors and internal teams, and troubleshoot large-scale simulations to improve efficiency and resource use.

The role requires strong Linux knowledge, RTL tools experience, and scripting in Python or Perl, with a focus on collaboration under tight schedules in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or 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
• Fluency in English; strong foundation in Linux and grid computing; scripting in Python or Perl

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality infrastructure for automating chip-design processes.
• Develop and deploy new methodologies with vendor and internal teams; support and debug large-scale simulations.

Skills

RTL simulation tools

Python

Perl

Linux

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

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

Tools

Cadence tool chain

SystemVerilog

Verilog

VHDL

Job description

Apple in London is seeking an experienced CAD engineer to help build infrastructure that automates chip design. You will optimize simulation performance, develop new methodologies with vendors and internal teams, and troubleshoot large-scale simulations to improve efficiency and resource use.

The role requires strong Linux knowledge, RTL tools experience, and scripting in Python or Perl, with a focus on collaboration under tight schedules in a fast-paced environment.