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Get Access To All JobsDid you know that Apple is hiring analog & mixed signal verification engineers? We are looking for engineers that are enthusiastic to find bugs! You have the opportunity to work with a creative team to craft test plans and enable production-quality first silicon. As a member of the analog and mixed signal verification team, you will be working with specialists for full-chip verification of the state of the art mixed-signal systems used in Apple’s world-leading products!
Description
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring high quality silicon for IC chips and IPs. Daily work involves verification of mixed signal IC designs using a combination of analog circuits and RTL in the same simulation. Responsibilities include all phases of pre-silicon verification from early discussions with architects, reviewing specifications, writing verification plans, running simulations, triaging issues, and reviewing results with the team.
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Develop detailed test and coverage plans based on IC specifications.
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Completion of verification plans from beginning to end: test bench and environment bring-up, regressions, failure debug, and tape-out.
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Develop verification methodology suitable for the IP, ensuring scalability and portability.
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Develop verification environment, including stimuli, checkers, assertions, trackers, and coverage.
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Sign-off mixed signal designs in preparation for tapeout.
Minimum Qualifications
BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience
Preferred Qualifications
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Ability to verify analog/mixed-signal designs in a collaborative team environment.
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Proficient in hardware descriptive languages: Verilog, System-Verilog, and/or Verilog-AMS code.
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Familiarity with authoring analog assertion checks to catch bugs.
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Capability to identify failure mechanisms and review verification results in analog IC designs.
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Ability to write test plans, present results, and communicate clearly with multi-functional teams.
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Comfortable with running simulations through compute clusters while optimizing simulation and wall time.
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Understanding of both power management and related auxiliary circuitry: switching converters, linear converters, reference circuitry, bandgaps, data converters, and/or clock generators.
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Have a familiarity with verification methodologies and tools: simulators, waveform viewers, execution automation, coverage collection, gate level simulations.
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Experience developing scalable and portable test benches.
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A background that includes scripting or programming languages is preferred. These include, but are not limited to, TCL, Skill, Python, and/or PERL.
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Your familiarity with analog behavioral models is also a plus.
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.
Did you know that Apple is hiring analog & mixed signal verification engineers? We are looking for engineers that are enthusiastic to find bugs! You have the opportunity to work with a creative team to craft test plans and enable production-quality first silicon. As a member of the analog and mixed signal verification team, you will be working with specialists for full-chip verification of the state of the art mixed-signal systems used in Apple’s world-leading products!
Description
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring high quality silicon for IC chips and IPs. Daily work involves verification of mixed signal IC designs using a combination of analog circuits and RTL in the same simulation. Responsibilities include all phases of pre-silicon verification from early discussions with architects, reviewing specifications, writing verification plans, running simulations, triaging issues, and reviewing results with the team.
-
Develop detailed test and coverage plans based on IC specifications.
-
Completion of verification plans from beginning to end: test bench and environment bring-up, regressions, failure debug, and tape-out.
-
Develop verification methodology suitable for the IP, ensuring scalability and portability.
-
Develop verification environment, including stimuli, checkers, assertions, trackers, and coverage.
-
Sign-off mixed signal designs in preparation for tapeout.
Minimum Qualifications
BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience
Preferred Qualifications
-
Ability to verify analog/mixed-signal designs in a collaborative team environment.
-
Proficient in hardware descriptive languages: Verilog, System-Verilog, and/or Verilog-AMS code.
-
Familiarity with authoring analog assertion checks to catch bugs.
-
Capability to identify failure mechanisms and review verification results in analog IC designs.
-
Ability to write test plans, present results, and communicate clearly with multi-functional teams.
-
Comfortable with running simulations through compute clusters while optimizing simulation and wall time.
-
Understanding of both power management and related auxiliary circuitry: switching converters, linear converters, reference circuitry, bandgaps, data converters, and/or clock generators.
-
Have a familiarity with verification methodologies and tools: simulators, waveform viewers, execution automation, coverage collection, gate level simulations.
-
Experience developing scalable and portable test benches.
-
A background that includes scripting or programming languages is preferred. These include, but are not limited to, TCL, Skill, Python, and/or PERL.
-
Your familiarity with analog behavioral models is also a plus.
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 Design Engineer
Verify your degree field matches the role
The H-1B1 visa requires a specialty occupation tied directly to your degree. Design Engineering spans mechanical, electrical, and systems disciplines, so confirm your transcript's field of study aligns with the specific engineering subdomain your employer will list on the LCA.
Search employers with active LCA filings
Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull Labor Condition Applications filed under Design Engineer SOC codes. Employers who have certified LCAs recently are already familiar with H-1B1 visa sponsorship obligations and far less likely to stall during the offer stage.
Use Migrate Mate to target H-1B1 sponsors
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified H-1B1 Singapore visa filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored a Singaporean national. Focus your applications where sponsorship infrastructure already exists.
Prepare a consulate-ready document package early
Unlike H-1B visa, your H-1B1 visa application is adjudicated at a U.S. consulate in Singapore. Assemble your certified LCA, job offer letter, degree transcripts, and DS-160 confirmation before your employer completes their filing so you can book your appointment without delay.
Clarify prevailing wage tier with your employer
DOL assigns prevailing wage levels by geography and occupation. Design Engineer roles span Level I through Level IV depending on complexity and supervision. Ask your employer which wage level they're filing at before you negotiate salary to avoid a mismatch that triggers a DOL audit.
Account for the annual renewal cycle in your offer
H-1B1 visas are granted in one-year increments with no statutory maximum on renewals. Negotiate start dates and project timelines with your employer knowing you'll go through annual consular renewal, which typically takes two to four weeks during low-volume periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the H-1B1 Singapore visa work for Design Engineer roles specifically?
Yes. Design Engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation under the H-1B1 visa because it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related engineering field. Your employer must certify this requirement on the Labor Condition Application. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field would not qualify, so the job description and your transcript need to match.
How is the H-1B1 Singapore visa different from the H-1B for Design Engineers?
The H-1B1 visa has no lottery, no USCIS petition requirement, and a dedicated annual cap of 5,400 visas reserved exclusively for Singaporean nationals. Design Engineers who qualify can apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Singapore rather than waiting for an annual registration window. The trade-off is that H-1B1 visas are issued in one-year increments rather than the H-1B's initial three-year period.
Where can I find Design Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with confirmed H-1B1 Singapore visa filing history, so you can identify companies already equipped to sponsor Singaporean nationals in engineering roles. Searching through general job boards doesn't surface this employer-side data, which means you often can't tell whether a company has ever filed an LCA for a Design Engineer until late in the interview process.
Does my employer need to do anything before I apply at the consulate?
Yes. Your employer must file and receive a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL before you can apply for the H-1B1 visa at the consulate. The LCA certification typically takes seven business days. Once it's certified, you complete the DS-160 online, pay the MRV fee, and schedule your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in Singapore.
Can I switch Design Engineer employers while on an H-1B1 in the U.S.?
You can change employers, but there's no H-1B1 visa portability equivalent to AC21. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA, and you'll typically need to return to Singapore for a new consular appointment rather than changing status domestically. Plan for a gap between your last day with the current employer and your new visa stamp being issued, and confirm the timeline with your new employer before resigning.