CAD Engineer - Signoff Infrastructure

Apple Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a CAD Engineer in Austin to build full-stack web applications powering the Signoff infrastructure across Apple SOC design groups within the Hardware Tech division.

The role focuses on creating dashboards, collecting CAD flow metrics, and visualizing data used daily by design and CAD teams. You will contribute to Signoff AI assistant development and integrate AI/RAG features into the platform, aligning with Apple’s commitment to cutting-edge verification tools and scalable

Qualifications

• BS in CS or related field.
• Experience with full-stack web development and modern web frameworks.

Skills

Full-stack web development

AI/ML awareness

Linux/Unix familiarity

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Angular

React

Express.js

SQL

Relational databases

Version control

Testing

CI/CD

Job description

We're seeking a CAD Engineer to join our team and develop full-stack web applications that power the Signoff infrastructure across all Apple SOC design groups within the Hardware Tech group. Signoff is the critical final verification stage in chip design where designs are validated against manufacturing, timing, and power criteria before tapeout. This role focuses on building and enhancing Signoff dashboards, CAD flow metrics collection, and data visualization tools that design and CAD teams rely on daily. You'll also participate in the development of our Signoff AI assistant and integrate modern AI/RAG capabilities into our platform.

Description

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or projects using web development frameworks and libraries (Angular, React, or Express.js)
• Experience with SQL and relational databases
• Exposure to software engineering best practices including version control, testing, and CI/CD
• Coursework or projects in web development or databases
• Interest in chip design, VLSI, or CAD tools
• Interest in AI/ML technologies
• Personal projects or internships involving full-stack development
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments

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