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Apple · 15 hours ago

SerDes Design and Validation Engineer

positionCupertino, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$147K/yr - $272K/yr

Apple is looking for a SerDes Design and Validation Engineer to lead system validation of mixed-signal SerDes IP. In this role, you will contribute to the design, integration and validation of high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits for SerDes PHY applications, ensuring robust IP design through comprehensive testing and validation.

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Responsibilities

Ownership of SerDes system bring-up, validation and debug. This will involve a SerDes bring up in system environment, verifying basic operations, analyzing robustness and margins in system
Work with design teams to understand the architecture and define DFT needs to help enhance testability and first-time silicon success
Be involved in mixed-signal verification tasks to better understand the SerDes operation and interaction with higher level control logic

Qualification

High-speed serial linksAnalog mixed-signal designDFT techniquesScriptingAutomationCommon SerDes protocolsData analysisDebugging skillsCuriosityCollaboration

Required

Ownership of SerDes system bring-up, validation and debug
Work with design teams to understand the architecture and define DFT needs to help enhance testability and first-time silicon success
Be involved in mixed-signal verification tasks to better understand the SerDes operation and interaction with higher level control logic

Preferred

The ideal candidate should have experience in high-speed serial links with expertise in the following:
Solid understanding and experience of designing analog mixed signal circuit blocks including Bandgap, biasing circuits, LDO regulators, amplifiers, comparators, switched-cap circuits, ADCs, DACs, Oscillators, Filters
Solid understanding of analog mixed-signal concepts like mismatch mitigation, linearity, stability, low-power and low-noise techniques
Solid understanding and experience with digitally assisted analog design concepts (e.g. background calibrations, LMS based adaptive loops)
Hands-on experience to drive lab and production testing, debug, and data analysis
Hands-on experience with AMS IC development from definition to high-volume production including layout supervision, bench evaluation, correlation, and characterization
Skills in scripting and automation to enhance efficiency are highly desirable
Experience in high-speed serial links, with knowledge of common high-speed SerDes protocols like PCIe, USB, DP, and MPHY
Knowledge of Tx/Rx equalization techniques and circuits, including CTLE, DFE, and de-emphasis, as well as CDR architectures and implementations
Knowledge of common high-speed SerDes protocols (e.g., PCIe, USB, DP, MPHY) is highly desired
Exposure to firmware assisted mixed signal IP development is desirable
Knowledge and inquisitiveness in AI/ML domains, and ability to apply the concepts for improved silicon performance, and also for productivity improvements in the design/validation of the IP

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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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
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Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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