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Texas is one of the most active states for CAD engineer visa sponsorship, driven by its aerospace, oil and gas, and defense sectors. Major employers include Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, ExxonMobil in Houston, and Tesla in Austin. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin account for the majority of open roles.
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Interested in how Apple designs the world’s most advanced silicon? Want to write software that helps create the next generation of processors and enables the next astonishing Apple innovation? There's no telling what you could accomplish at Apple! We’re looking for an engineer who will bring passion for hardware and strong programming skills to our team of CAD engineers.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to directly influence the circuit design on various technology nodes and develop CAD flows for analog circuit SPICE simulation, netlist, design environment, and analyze waveforms, results data processing. Your contributions will be instrumental in the analog, mixed-signal, and RF circuit design teams. You will assist in developing and validating custom SPICE simulation flows, enhancing the custom design environment, and conducting results analysis. As you collaborate with layout design, technology, and third-party EDA tool vendors, your expertise will be invaluable in driving innovation and ensuring the success of these initiatives.
DESCRIPTION
In this highly visible role, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Solving issues related to transistor level simulations on Analog, RF and Microwave applications with Spice simulators on command-line and Virtuoso environment.
- Guide and assist designers in solving tool issues related to Analog Design Environment (ADE/XL, Maestro, OCEAN etc.) and develop automation flows.
- Contribute to methodology on SPICE simulation and modeling techniques related to circuits, thereby influencing the advancement of a variety of technology nodes.
- Develop next generation in-house EDA CAD flow solutions related to Analog and Mixed-signal simulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in SPICE simulation and design environment to handle flow/tool issues in Analog/RF circuit domain.
- Programming/scripting skills in Perl, Python, SKILL language, or Shell.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate well with cross-functional teams.
- Minimum requirement of BS degree and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Domain experience in circuit simulations with Analog/RFIC design and/or related CAD/automation support areas involving various technology nodes and tape out.
- Exposure to Cadence ADE environment including knowledge of Virtuoso Schematic Editor, PDK, CDF, Callbacks, Netlisting, Virtuoso Analog Design Environment (ADE-L/XL/GXL/Maestro), OCEAN tools.
- Knowledge of SPICE simulators, including Spectre, Spectre RF, Solido/AFS, Hspice, ADS, GoldenGate, AMS Designer, XA, Hsim, and FineSim.
- Ability to solve simulation accuracy, speed and capacity issues. Knowledge of AC, DC, Tran, Harmonic Balance, S-parameters, Periodic noise, PSS simulations.
- Experience in device level SOA checks, ERC asserts, statistical simulations using Monte Carlo, PVT and Reliability/aging analysis involving Self-Heating is a plus.
- Experience in evaluating simulation and environment related CAD tool/product applications and driving EDA vendors to meet design requirements.
- Understand custom IC designs, and knowledge of Post-layout DSPF/SPF extraction. Knowledge of behavioral RTL/AMS circuits, experience in Verilog-A/AMS. Knowledge of PDK and spice models qualification.
- Programming skills in SKILL language, Python, Perl, or Shell. Ability to provide automations for rapid and dynamic design needs. Knowledge in Perforce and/or regressions is 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.
INTRODUCTION
Interested in how Apple designs the world’s most advanced silicon? Want to write software that helps create the next generation of processors and enables the next astonishing Apple innovation? There's no telling what you could accomplish at Apple! We’re looking for an engineer who will bring passion for hardware and strong programming skills to our team of CAD engineers.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to directly influence the circuit design on various technology nodes and develop CAD flows for analog circuit SPICE simulation, netlist, design environment, and analyze waveforms, results data processing. Your contributions will be instrumental in the analog, mixed-signal, and RF circuit design teams. You will assist in developing and validating custom SPICE simulation flows, enhancing the custom design environment, and conducting results analysis. As you collaborate with layout design, technology, and third-party EDA tool vendors, your expertise will be invaluable in driving innovation and ensuring the success of these initiatives.
DESCRIPTION
In this highly visible role, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Solving issues related to transistor level simulations on Analog, RF and Microwave applications with Spice simulators on command-line and Virtuoso environment.
- Guide and assist designers in solving tool issues related to Analog Design Environment (ADE/XL, Maestro, OCEAN etc.) and develop automation flows.
- Contribute to methodology on SPICE simulation and modeling techniques related to circuits, thereby influencing the advancement of a variety of technology nodes.
- Develop next generation in-house EDA CAD flow solutions related to Analog and Mixed-signal simulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in SPICE simulation and design environment to handle flow/tool issues in Analog/RF circuit domain.
- Programming/scripting skills in Perl, Python, SKILL language, or Shell.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate well with cross-functional teams.
- Minimum requirement of BS degree and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Domain experience in circuit simulations with Analog/RFIC design and/or related CAD/automation support areas involving various technology nodes and tape out.
- Exposure to Cadence ADE environment including knowledge of Virtuoso Schematic Editor, PDK, CDF, Callbacks, Netlisting, Virtuoso Analog Design Environment (ADE-L/XL/GXL/Maestro), OCEAN tools.
- Knowledge of SPICE simulators, including Spectre, Spectre RF, Solido/AFS, Hspice, ADS, GoldenGate, AMS Designer, XA, Hsim, and FineSim.
- Ability to solve simulation accuracy, speed and capacity issues. Knowledge of AC, DC, Tran, Harmonic Balance, S-parameters, Periodic noise, PSS simulations.
- Experience in device level SOA checks, ERC asserts, statistical simulations using Monte Carlo, PVT and Reliability/aging analysis involving Self-Heating is a plus.
- Experience in evaluating simulation and environment related CAD tool/product applications and driving EDA vendors to meet design requirements.
- Understand custom IC designs, and knowledge of Post-layout DSPF/SPF extraction. Knowledge of behavioral RTL/AMS circuits, experience in Verilog-A/AMS. Knowledge of PDK and spice models qualification.
- Programming skills in SKILL language, Python, Perl, or Shell. Ability to provide automations for rapid and dynamic design needs. Knowledge in Perforce and/or regressions is 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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Search CAD Engineer Jobs in TexasCAD Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for CAD engineers in Texas?
Several large Texas employers have documented histories of sponsoring work visas for CAD engineers. These include Lockheed Martin and Bell Textron in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, ExxonMobil and Chevron in Houston, and Tesla in Austin. Defense contractors and energy companies tend to have established immigration programs, making them more consistent sponsors than smaller engineering firms.
Which visa types are most common for CAD engineer roles in Texas?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for CAD engineers in Texas, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, or a related engineering discipline. Some CAD engineers also enter on TN visas if they are Canadian or Mexican nationals, provided the role maps to a qualifying TN engineering category.
Which cities in Texas have the most CAD engineer sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads for CAD engineer sponsorship due to its concentration of oil and gas, petrochemical, and industrial engineering employers. Dallas-Fort Worth follows closely, driven by aerospace and defense contractors. Austin has grown as a secondary market with manufacturing and technology companies expanding operations there. San Antonio also has opportunities tied to military and defense work.
How to find cad engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to find CAD engineer roles in Texas without sorting through positions that won't support international candidates. You can filter by state and role to surface openings at aerospace, energy, and manufacturing employers across Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin who are actively sponsoring.
Are there state-specific factors that affect CAD engineer visa sponsorship in Texas?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects prevailing wage calculations since employers must meet Department of Labor wage requirements but the overall compensation structure differs from high-tax states. The state's concentration of defense and energy employers also means many CAD roles intersect with government contracts, which can add security clearance requirements that complicate sponsorship for some international candidates.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored cad engineer jobs in Texas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.