CAD Emulation Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented Emulation CAD Engineer to enhance their FPGA and emulation platforms. This role involves collaboration with multiple engineering teams to support advanced verification solutions for chip development. With a focus on innovation, you'll contribute to critical projects that drive efficiency and accuracy in system verification. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, including stock options and educational reimbursement. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement plans

Discounts on products and services

Educational reimbursement

Stock programs

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in emulation CAD engineering.
• Experience with emulation platforms and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Enhance FPGA and emulation platforms for long simulation workloads.
• Collaborate with various engineering teams for system verification.

Skills

Python

Perl

Kotlin

TCL

Communication Skills

Education

BS degree

Tools

Palladium

Veloce

Zebu

Git

Perforce

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Description

Emulation CAD engineering plays a major role in creating, maintaining, and promoting a robust system of advanced emulation environments that our customers heavily rely on for critical verification of our chips. You will work closely with the Platform Engineering team and the Digital Verification team to enhance our FPGA and emulation platforms for long simulation and software workloads. This role offers the opportunity to support and promote virtual prototype solutions for faster system bring-up and to provide an even faster verification platform for our chips. Collaboration with the Platform Engineering team, Design, DV, Power, Silicon Validation, Performance, Software teams, and leading emulation vendors is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree plus 10 years of relevant industry experience
• Experience with one of the following languages: Python, Perl, Kotlin, or TCL
• Experience with emulation platforms such as Palladium, Veloce, or Zebu

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in batch job schedulers (e.g., LSF, NC), Cloud Computing, DevOps, and infrastructure is a plus
• Experience with version control software (e.g., Git, Perforce)
• Knowledge of Verilog and SystemVerilog
• Xilinx and Altera FPGA experience
• Machine Learning experience
• Good communication skills and prior customer support experience is beneficial
• Ability to initiate and drive projects from concept to production
• Comfortable co-developing existing systems

At Apple, base pay is part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Employees also have opportunities to participate in Apple’s stock programs, including restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plans. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement plans, discounts on products and services, educational reimbursement, and potential bonuses or relocation assistance. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple’s benefits, compensation, and stock programs are subject to eligibility and other terms.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity, promoting equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.