Apple

Apple

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DFT CAD Engineer

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Posted Aug 4, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$150.4K – $277.6K/yr
Location
Austin, Texas, United States Cupertino, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
3+ years of industry experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

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Role Summary

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The CAD and Methodology team in Apple’s Silicon Engineering Group develops complete DFT and ATPG CAD solutions for Apple design projects. The role supports custom silicon and hardware technologies across Apple’s product line by developing test flows, verifying implementations, and improving structural test coverage.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and implement DFT and ATPG flow
  • Participate in development and implementation of DFT architecture with design team
  • Work with the DFT and Synthesis CAD team to verify DFT implementations
  • Support tool and infrastructure to generate structural test vectors, analyzing and improving coverage
  • Work with DFT designers on STA, physical, power and logical issues
  • Drive DFT and ATPG vendor engagements

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; 3+ years of industry experience; proficiency in Tcl, Perl, and Python scripting; experience with industry-standard DFT and logic synthesis tools; familiarity with scan architecture, scan compression techniques, IEEE 1500 core wrapping, scan stitching, and scan reordering; experience with DFT setup, rule checking (DRC), and debug.

Required

  • Proficiency in Tcl, Perl, and Python scripting
  • Experience with industry-standard DFT and logic synthesis tools
  • Familiarity with scan architecture and scan compression techniques
  • Familiarity with IEEE 1500 core wrapping
  • Familiarity with scan stitching and scan reordering
  • Experience with DFT setup, rule checking (DRC), and debug

Preferred

  • Knowledge about industrial standards and practices in DFT, including ATPG, JTAG, and MBIST
  • Knowledge of Verilog and/or VHDL
  • Experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools
  • Experience in debugging Compressed ATPG patterns, MBIST, and JTAG/1500-related issues
  • Familiarity with synthesis tools

Original job description

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Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day.

Description

Our Hardware Technology team is responsible for Apple’s breakthrough custom silicon and hardware technologies including battery, applications processors, storage controllers, sensors silicon, display silicon and other chipsets across Apple’s entire product line.

As part of our CAD and Methodology team in Apple’s world-class Silicon Engineering Group, you will be involved with the complete DFT and ATPG CAD solution for all design projects.

- Develop and implement DFT and ATPG flow
- Participate in development and implementation of DFT architecture with design team
- Work with the DFT and Synthesis CAD team to verify DFT implementations
- Support tool and infrastructure to generate structural test vectors , analyzing and improving coverage
- Work with DFT designers on STA, physical, power and logical issues
- Drive DFT and ATPG vendor engagements

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, plus 3+ years of industry experience
Proficiency in Tcl, Perl, and Python scripting
Experience with industry-standard DFT and logic synthesis tools
Familiarity with scan architecture and scan compression techniques
Familiarity with IEEE 1500 core wrapping
Familiarity with scan stitching and scan reordering
Experience with DFT setup, rule checking (DRC), and debug

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge about industrial standards and practices in DFT, including ATPG, JTAG, and MBIST
Knowledge of Verilog and/or VHDL, and experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools preferred
Experience in debugging Compressed ATPG patterns, MBIST, and JTAG/1500-related issues
Familiarity with synthesis tools preferred

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

Apple

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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.