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Virtuoso Custom CAD Engineer

Austin, TX

$142K - $263K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

As a CAD Engineer of Custom Infrastructure Support, you will provide support for digital, analog and mixed-signal designs using Cadence. Responsibilities include general user support for both layout ...

Apple

Virtuoso Custom CAD Engineer

Austin, TX

$175K - $308K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

As a CAD Engineer of Custom Infrastructure Support, you will provide support for digital, analog and mixed-signal designs using Cadence. Responsibilities include general user support for both layout ...

Apple

Virtuoso Custom CAD Engineer

Austin, TX

$122K - $184K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

As a CAD Engineer of Custom Infrastructure Support, you will provide support for digital, analog and mixed-signal designs using Cadence. Responsibilities include general user support for both layout ...

Apple

Virtuoso Custom CAD Engineer

Austin, TX

$175K - $308K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

As a CAD Engineer of Custom Infrastructure Support, you will provide support for digital, analog and mixed-signal designs using Cadence. Responsibilities include general user support for both layout ...

Apple

Virtuoso Custom CAD Engineer

Austin, TX

$175K - $308K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

As a CAD Engineer of Custom Infrastructure Support, you will provide support for digital, analog and mixed-signal designs using Cadence. Responsibilities include general user support for both layout ...

Apple

DFT CAD Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

As part of our CAD and Methodology team in Apple's world-class Silicon Engineering Group, you will be involved with the complete DFT and ATPG CAD solution for all design projects. - Develop and ...

Apple

Virtuoso Custom CAD Engineer

Austin, TX

$175K - $308K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

As a CAD Engineer of Custom Infrastructure Support, you will provide support for digital, analog and mixed-signal designs using Cadence. Responsibilities include general user support for both layout ...

Fervo Energy

CAD Specialist

Houston, TX

Every plant we build will be documented, engineered, and handed off through a controlled information backbone. CAD, PLM, Document Control, and Transmittal are not separate problems - they are a ...

Fervo Energy Company

CAD Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site

Every plant we build will be documented, engineered, and handed off through a controlled information backbone. CAD, PLM, Document Control, and Transmittal are not separate problems - they are a ...

Keystone Engineering Inc.

CAD Administrator

Houston, TX · On-site

Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider ... Keystone Engineering is currently seeking a CAD Administrator to join our team. Position Type ...

Micron Technology

CAD Engineer

Richardson, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Undertake independent research and development of next-generation CAD software to meet product ... May telecommute part-time. Employer will accept Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a ...

Micron

CAD Engineer

Richardson, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Undertake independent research and development of next-generation CAD software to meet product ... May telecommute part-time. Employer will accept Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a ...

Hansoninc

Deputy CAD Administrator

Harlingen, TX · On-site +1

$50/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Collaborate with engineering, design, and project teams to resolve CAD related challenges. * Assist in managing client-based CAD resources. * Support cross-discipline coordination and data exchange ...

Daikin

CAD DESIGNER 2

Waller, TX

$24.50 - $33.75/hr

Plan, coordinate, and review engineering CAD design changes after submission to the checker or ... supervisor. * Design new and existing 3D models based on DFM (Design for Manufacturability)

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for cad engineer in Texas is $86,765.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,200.00 and $111,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cad Engineer vs Mechanical Drafter?

AspectCad EngineerMechanical Drafter
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering or related field, CAD certificationsAssociate's or diploma in drafting, CAD training
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, engineering firms, manufacturing companiesArchitectural and engineering drafting departments
Employer & Industry UsageEngineering firms, product design, constructionArchitectural, mechanical, and manufacturing industries

Cad Engineers and Mechanical Drafters both work with CAD software, but Cad Engineers focus on designing and analyzing engineering projects, while Mechanical Drafters create detailed technical drawings. Cad Engineers typically have a broader role involving engineering principles, whereas Mechanical Drafters specialize in drafting detailed mechanical components.

What is a CAD engineer?

A CAD engineer is a highly skilled technician that works with computer-aided design (CAD) computer software. In this career, you specialize in designing complex buildings, machinery, and even automobiles using programs like AutoCAD. You may work with both two dimensional and three-dimensional designs. 2D modeling is referred to as surface modeling, as opposed to solid modeling, which is the 3D approach. Your job duties include creating detailed designs on your computer, translating design requirements into a finalized design specification, and presenting your designs to customers and management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CAD engineer?

To thrive as a CAD Engineer, you need a solid understanding of engineering principles, proficiency in drafting and design, and typically a degree in mechanical, civil, or related engineering fields. Expertise in CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CATIA, and familiarity with industry standards are essential, with certifications in these tools often preferred. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with teams and translate concepts into precise technical drawings. These competencies ensure the accurate and efficient development of design projects, reducing errors and streamlining product development.
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Infographic showing various Cad Engineer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $86,765 per year, or $41.7 per hour.

Virtuoso Custom CAD Engineer

Apple

Austin, TX

$142K - $263K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 28 days ago

Apple rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 677 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 30 rated technology retailers

Job description

Do you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient display and image sensors. 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.
As a CAD Engineer of Custom Infrastructure Support, you will provide support for digital, analog and mixed-signal designs using Cadence. Responsibilities include general user support for both layout and schematic designers, tool customizations, Unix/Linux support and development testing of new tools and flows.
Description
In this highly visible role, you will:
- Provide full support for Cadence custom flows, tool development, installation and maintenance
- Work with the design team to develop utilities and scripts.
- Support Virtuoso Layout and schematic software and release flows based on revision control system
- Drive design methodology to increase productivity
- Work with CAD team to provide general CAD services support, utilities, scripts while also working closely with the Design and Layout teams
- Support tool configuration and application
- Involvement in test development, automation and regression flow support
- Create and maintain relevant documentation
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in analog and digital new product development IC CAD support using EDA tools
Experience supporting Cadence Composer Virtuoso, Layout tools, VXL, PCELLs, and CDFs
Experience in programming languages such as Python, DFII, SKILL, Perl, Tcl
Proficient with Unix / Linux OS, utilities, and scripting
Strong communication skills both oral and written.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirement of BS + 3 years of relevant industry experience
Experience in Python programming/scripting
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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976

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