Applied AI Engineer (EDA), Platform Architecture

Apple's Platform Architecture group develops the next generation of Apple hardware, and the tools to make it possible. Our team builds high-performance verification systems that accelerate the development of Apple silicon. We aim to push the boundaries of pre-silicon validation with simulation solutions that apply and extend principles from hardware emulation.\\n\\nWe are seeking an engineer to develop and deploy agentic AI workflows that automate and optimize pre-silicon validation processes. In this role, you will bridge the gap between applied artificial intelligence and Electronic Design Automation (EDA), building autonomous agents that triage errors, tune simulation parameters, and drastically reduce maintenance burdens for silicon verification teams.

In this role, you will focus on AI based automations, infrastructure development, and continuous experimentation at the intersection of hardware design and verification.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).\nExperience in one of the following two areas: Applied AI (experience building, deploying, and maintaining LLM-based applications, agentic workflows, or advanced prompt engineering, combined with an entry-level familiarity with EDA tools or hardware verification concepts), or EDA/Silicon (experience with RTL design, simulation, or hardware emulation platforms, combined with a demonstrated track record of working in research-oriented roles applying software automation or ML to hardware problems).\nExperience with scripting, infrastructure development, and software engineering (e.g., Python, C/C++).

Master's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related AI/Hardware field.\nHands-on experience with Design Verification tasks requiring application of EDA tools, including Logic Equivalence Checking (LEC), linting / static analysis tools, waveform debugging, and simulation / emulation flows.\nFamiliarity with Verilog, SystemVerilog, or architecting HDL testbenches for functional verification.\nExperience developing software tools for co-simulating designs across multiple high-performance platforms.\nComfortable exploring unfamiliar codebases, researching cutting-edge techniques, and rapidly prototyping automated solutions.\nExperience applying research methods: literature review, data-driven experimentation, analyzing results.\nStrong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional silicon engineering, design verification, and EDA development teams.