Systems Software Developer, CAD Infrastructure

Role Overview

Do you love creating elegant solutions to complex challenges? Do you see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help ensure Apple products and services run seamlessly and efficiently for millions of users.

In this hands-on role, you will partner with Post-Silicon teams, including Product and Test Engineering (PTE), Digital Custom Group (DCG), Silicon Validation (SiVal), and Design for Test (DFT). You will build and support the automated infrastructure these teams rely on for data management and data processing. You will also help build a new end-to-end flow that takes a chip from test pattern to production-ready test program. Depending on team needs, you may also develop software for memory failure analysis.

Responsibilities

Our North Star is to create, monitor, and maintain high-quality infrastructure and flows that enable Hardware Technology to produce the chips behind Apple's best products. You will help extend that vision to every silicon team.

We are working closely with the Product and Test Engineering (PTE) team to build a full pipeline for test program creation. Our flow is growing beyond test pattern management into end-to-end test program creation, with fewer manual handoffs and a faster path from design intent to silicon in the tester. This is a rare chance to grow with a flow that will shape how Apple tests its chips for years to come. Your work will be used by the engineers who bring up every new silicon.

You will join an energized, highly motivated CAD team that supports Apple's chip design efforts end to end.

Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field. Experience with Python, Perl, or C++. Experience working in Linux/Unix environments.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of relevant industry experience. Experience with post-silicon infrastructure, such as test programs, test patterns, eFuses, EMAs, or Memory Failure Analysis. Familiarity with ATE or test program development flows. Experience with large-scale systems, from specification and development through deployment.

Solid software engineering practices: agile, code review, automated builds, regression testing, and version control. Experience with databases, data pipelines, and web or API-based tools. Experience supporting internal customers. Familiarity with applying LLMs or agent-based automation to engineering workflows.

Compensation & Benefits

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 Instructions

Apply directly on Apple Jobs at Systems Software Developer, CAD Infrastructure↗.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant