Senior AMS CAD & Mixed-Signal Simulation Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Senior CAD Automation and Mixed-Signal Simulation Engineer to own and evolve AMS simulation methodology across analog, RF, interconnect, PMIC, and memory design teams.

You will lead architecture, validation, and tooling strategy with strong emphasis on automation and cross-functional collaboration. You will mentor engineers, drive CAD automation adoption, and partner with third-party vendors to meet Apple's quality and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of AMS (Analog Mixed-Signal) industry experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Perl, C/C++, or TCL programming.
• Deep, hands-on experience with mixed-signal co-simulation tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Own and define the direction and roadmap for a state-of-the-art mixed-signal simulation methodology across multiple technology nodes and diverse circuit/IC types.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for custom/transistor-level circuit design teams, taking end-to-end accountability for functional behavior and verification.
• Lead the investigation and adoption of novel CAD automations to scale impact beyond individual projects.
• Own and manage strategic relationships with third-party EDA tool vendors and ensure Apple quality standards.
• Lead resolution of critical technical challenges using deep expertise and cross-functional influence.
• Define and champion strategies bridging analog and digital domains and establish best practices.
• Proactively identify risks and architect durable mitigation across design quality.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers to elevate team capability.
• Lead small software teams in designing and delivering CAD applications.

Skills

AMS expertise

Python/Perl/C/C++/TCL

Co-simulation

Leadership/mentoring

AI/LLMs in CAD

HDL: SV/Verilog/VHDL

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE

Tools

Cadence Xcelium/Verisium/Indago/SimVision/AMS Designer

Spectre/PrimeSim/Finesim

Virtuoso ADE

VCS/Verdi

Questa/Symphony

Job description

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Senior CAD Automation and Mixed-Signal Simulation Engineer to own and evolve AMS simulation methodology across analog, RF, interconnect, PMIC, and memory design teams.

You will lead architecture, validation, and tooling strategy with strong emphasis on automation and cross-functional collaboration. You will mentor engineers, drive CAD automation adoption, and partner with third-party vendors to meet Apple's quality and performance standards.