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CAD Engineer roles qualify for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship because they meet the specialty occupation standard, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Singapore nationals skip the H-1B lottery entirely, and the 5,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, so your application goes straight to consulate processing with no USCIS petition required.
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Get Access To All JobsDo you love building elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you’ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple’s devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices!
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As a Front-End (FE) RTL Infrastructure - CAD Engineer, you will play a major role in developing and supporting a reliable infrastructure and work environments that design and verification teams use for modifying, analyzing, and verifying RTL.
In this role, you will support RTL gatekeeping infrastructure of design and verification collateral as well as soft IP development and release methodologies. Additionally, you will contribute to Perforce administration, ensuring the integrity and performance of our version control ecosystem. You will have the opportunity to maintain a centralized configuration management system that enables different design views to be loaded into any Front-End flow.
An important key aspect of this position is driving innovation through building generative AI solutions across all of these systems and identifying opportunities where AI can accelerate engineering productivity and improve infrastructure reliability. Your role will also involve managing internal training materials, keeping them up to date and coordinating vendor trainings so that our Designer/DV engineers are well equipped to do their best job at Apple.
The FE RTL Infrastructure - CAD Engineer plays a key role in promoting and driving robust, scalable infrastructure solutions across RTL Design and DV teams within Apple’s HWTech organization.
In short, this position focuses on fostering our North Star and making sure that our vision statement extends across the different design groups:
To create, monitor, and maintain high quality infrastructure and flows that enable Apple Silicon to produce chips that enable Apple's best products. You will be working with an energized and highly motivated CAD team that comprehensively supports Apple’s chip design efforts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of BS degree + 3 years of relevant experience
- Expertise in programming in Python or Perl
- Knowledge in Verilog and SystemVerilog
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Front-End EDA tools such as Clock Domain Crossing, Reset Domain Crossing or Lint
- Understanding of Front-End RTL Build or Construction flows
- Excellent communication, debug and root causing skills
- Customer-oriented mindset and support experience
- Experience in contributing to large-scale software system development from specification to deployment
- MSEE/CE/CS preferred
PAY & 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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.
Do you love building elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you’ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple’s devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices!
Description
As a Front-End (FE) RTL Infrastructure - CAD Engineer, you will play a major role in developing and supporting a reliable infrastructure and work environments that design and verification teams use for modifying, analyzing, and verifying RTL.
In this role, you will support RTL gatekeeping infrastructure of design and verification collateral as well as soft IP development and release methodologies. Additionally, you will contribute to Perforce administration, ensuring the integrity and performance of our version control ecosystem. You will have the opportunity to maintain a centralized configuration management system that enables different design views to be loaded into any Front-End flow.
An important key aspect of this position is driving innovation through building generative AI solutions across all of these systems and identifying opportunities where AI can accelerate engineering productivity and improve infrastructure reliability. Your role will also involve managing internal training materials, keeping them up to date and coordinating vendor trainings so that our Designer/DV engineers are well equipped to do their best job at Apple.
The FE RTL Infrastructure - CAD Engineer plays a key role in promoting and driving robust, scalable infrastructure solutions across RTL Design and DV teams within Apple’s HWTech organization.
In short, this position focuses on fostering our North Star and making sure that our vision statement extends across the different design groups:
To create, monitor, and maintain high quality infrastructure and flows that enable Apple Silicon to produce chips that enable Apple's best products. You will be working with an energized and highly motivated CAD team that comprehensively supports Apple’s chip design efforts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of BS degree + 3 years of relevant experience
- Expertise in programming in Python or Perl
- Knowledge in Verilog and SystemVerilog
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Front-End EDA tools such as Clock Domain Crossing, Reset Domain Crossing or Lint
- Understanding of Front-End RTL Build or Construction flows
- Excellent communication, debug and root causing skills
- Customer-oriented mindset and support experience
- Experience in contributing to large-scale software system development from specification to deployment
- MSEE/CE/CS preferred
PAY & 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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a CAD Engineer
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your Singapore engineering degree satisfies the H-1B1 visa bachelor's requirement, but your employer must document that the CAD Engineer role itself requires a degree in a specific field. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your job code to confirm the degree-field match before you apply.
Target manufacturers and defense contractors with CAD history
Aerospace, automotive, and defense firms in states like California, Texas, and Washington routinely hire CAD Engineers on specialty visas. Search DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data by SOC code 17-3031 to identify employers who have filed for this occupation specifically.
Search for H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship jobs on Migrate Mate
Filter by H-1B1 Singapore eligibility on Migrate Mate to surface CAD Engineer roles at employers whose LCA filing history confirms they've sponsored specialty occupation positions before, cutting out employers unfamiliar with the process.
Ask employers about LCA filing before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL before your consulate appointment. Confirm upfront that their HR or legal team has done this for H-1B1 visa holders before, since the H-1B1 LCA process differs slightly from standard H-1B procedures.
Prepare a detailed duties letter tied to your degree field
Consular officers assess whether your CAD Engineer duties directly require your engineering specialization. A duties letter that maps each job function to a specific engineering discipline, co-signed by your hiring manager, reduces the risk of a 221(g) request at the interview.
Book your consulate appointment as soon as the LCA is certified
H-1B1 Singapore applications are processed at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore without a USCIS petition stage, so appointment availability is your main timeline constraint. Scheduling delays of several weeks are common, and your start date depends on when your stamp is issued.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CAD Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes. CAD Engineer positions qualify when the employer documents that the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial design, or a closely related field. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field can be challenged at the consulate, so the job description must specify the required discipline, not just a generic engineering background.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to the H-1B for CAD Engineers?
The H-1B1 Singapore visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely and goes directly to consulate processing, so a qualified CAD Engineer can receive a visa stamp without waiting for an annual selection round. The trade-off is that H-1B1 status doesn't directly support a green card application, while H-1B status does. CAD Engineers pursuing permanent residence typically need to transition to H-1B or another immigrant-track status later.
How can I find CAD Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by H-1B1 Singapore eligibility and shows employer LCA filing history by occupation code, so you can focus on companies that have already sponsored specialty occupation roles. This matters for CAD Engineer positions specifically because many employers are familiar with H-1B but haven't navigated the H-1B1 consular process, which has different documentation requirements.
What documents does my employer need to file for H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship?
Your employer must obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL before your consulate appointment. The LCA must list a wage at or above the prevailing wage for a CAD Engineer in the work location, which you can verify using the OFLC Wage Search tool. The employer also provides a support letter detailing the job duties, your required degree field, and your start date.
Can I switch CAD Engineer employers while on H-1B1 Singapore status?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new H-1B1 visa stamp if your current stamp has expired, which means returning to the consulate in Singapore. There's no H-1B1 portability rule equivalent to H-1B portability under AC21, so you can't begin working for the new employer until their LCA is certified and your status is updated.