CAD Engineer - Signoff Infrastructure

Apple Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation support

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a CAD Engineer to develop full-stack web applications powering the Signoff dashboards and data visualizations used by the Hardware Tech group. You will contribute to CAD flow metrics collection and help build the Signoff AI assistant with AI/RAG features.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design and CAD teams and requires a passion for chip design, VLSI, or CAD tools. Base pay ranges from $129,300 to $194,700, with location and experience impacting compensation.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with web frameworks (Angular, React, Express.js) preferred.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases preferred.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments preferred.
• Interest in AI/ML technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop full-stack web applications powering Signoff dashboards.
• Collect CAD flow metrics and visualize data for design teams.
• Enhance data visualization tools used by CAD teams.
• Contribute to Signoff AI assistant and AI/RAG integration.

Skills

Full-stack development

AI/ML interest

Version control

Testing

CI/CD

Linux/Unix

Data visualization

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Angular

React

Express.js

SQL

Relational databases

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

At 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 $129,300 and $194,700, 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
• reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
• discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation

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