Apple · 13 hours ago
SerDes Circuit Design Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $302K/yr
10+ years expApple is seeking talented Analog Mixed-Signal designers to join their high-speed SerDes team, specializing in building next generation high-performance wireline transceivers. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to create and drive state-of-the-art IPs that are key to Apple’s products, with a focus on delivering best-in-class designs.
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Responsibilities
You will work on the development of high-performance and high-speed AMS circuits used in SerDes PHY, including evaluation of different circuit topologies for specific product requirements (e.g., Rx, CDR, Tx, bias generator, high-speed clock generation and low-jitter distribution, phase interpolator, DLL, VCO, LDO) with best-in-class power, performance, and area (PPA)
You will be leading discussions with cross-functional teams (e.g., architecture, SIPI, packaging, board design, DFT, ESD) to create and drive block-level specifications, mixed-signal implementations and behavioral modeling
You will closely work with SOC teams to deliver IP views and make sure they meet the quality standards
While developing these complex IPs, on regular basis you will interact with your peers/management to communicate progress, discuss new ideas and drive new implementations/concepts making it a rewarding and growth-oriented work environment
Qualification
Required
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Preferred
Deep understanding of analog mixed-signal design with experience in high-speed serial links
Experience of designing analog mixed signal circuit blocks including Bandgap, biasing circuits, LDO regulators, amplifiers, comparators, switched-cap circuits, ADCs, DACs, Oscillators, Filters
Understanding of analog mixed-signal concepts like mismatch mitigation, linearity, stability, low-power and low-noise techniques
Understanding and experience with digitally assisted analog design concepts (e.g. background calibrations, LMS based adaptive loops)
Proven track record of working with system and architecture teams to drive block-level and IP requirements for high-speed IO in 100+ Gbps NRZ and PAM applications
Proven track record of working with large teams and guiding junior engineers to develop circuit components required in TX, RX, PLL etc. of a high-speed IO
Experience with high-speed digital circuits (e.g., serializer, deserializer, counters, dividers, etc.) with solid understanding of digital design concepts
Experience and solid understanding of Tx/Rx equalization techniques and circuits (e.g. CTLE, DFE, de-emphasis) for 100+ Gbps NRZ and PAM applications
Experience with EQ adaptation methods and circuit implementations to improve PPA
Solid understanding of CDR architectures and implementations
Experience in Analog Mixed Signal circuit modeling and performance evaluation (e.g. SystemVerilog, Matlab, Python, VerilogAMS)
Hands-on experience to drive lab testing, debug and data analysis
Hands-on experience in advanced CMOS technologies, design with FinFet technology
Hands-on experience with AMS IC development from definition to high-volume production including layout supervision, bench evaluation, correlation, and characterization
Concepts of timing closure and related industry tools (e.g., Nanotime, Primetime)
Concepts of IP delivery and quality checks
Knowledge of common high-speed SerDes protocols (e.g., PCIe, USB, DP, MPHY) is highly desired
Skills in scripting and automation to enhance efficiency are highly desirable
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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