Analog IP Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

Apple; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Analog Mixed Signal IP Silicon Validation Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this highly visible role, you will perform lab characterization and validation of various analog and mixed signal embedded circuits, contributing to the launch of premier mobile SoCs. This exciting opportunity allows you to collaborate with multi-functional teams and work on innovative products that enhance the lives of millions. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and driving deliverables, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in analog & mixed signal validation.
• Strong knowledge in high-speed serial links and SerDes protocols.

Responsibilities

• Bench test and debug embedded on-chip circuitry for validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product engineering.

Skills

Analog Circuit Design

Mixed Signal Circuitry

High-Speed Serial Links

Signal Integrity

Scripting (Python)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical area

Tools

BERTs

High-Speed Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

DAQs

FPGA

JTAG

Job description

Analog IP Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

Austin, Texas, United States

Summary

Posted: Jan 08, 2025

Role Number: 200585944

In this highly visible role, you will perform lab characterization and validation of various analog & mixed signal embedded circuits; and collaborate with multi-functional teams to launch the world's most premiere mobile SoC’s. At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and especially motivated Analog Mixed Signal IP Silicon Validation Engineer! As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to work on upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple’s customers every day!

Description

You will be part of a small team responsible for:

1. Bench test, debug, and characterization of embedded on-chip circuitry (PLLs, DLLs, Clocks, Data Converters, and various I/O Interfaces).
2. Development of benchtop electrical tests exercising on-chip circuitry through a combination of FPGA, JTAG, and analog interfaces.
3. Drafting & Execution of scripts to automate tests, extract results, and generate reports using database and analytical tools.
4. Generating reports for characterization and/or debugging to provide design feedback.
5. In-system PI/SI measurements for correlation with simulation models.
6. Collaborating with cross functional teams including Design, System HW, and SW.
7. Supporting ATE and Product Engineering.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in a technical area plus 7 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. The ideal candidate should have experience in high-speed serial links with expertise in the following:
2. Very knowledgeable and experienced with common high-speed SerDes protocols (e.g., PCIe, USB, SATA, etc.).
3. Strong fundamental understanding of analog & mixed signal circuitry in one or more of the following domains: PLL’s, High Speed IO, Clock circuits, and Signal Integrity measurements.
4. Knowledge of SerDes design and architecture including CDR and equalization.
5. Expert in lab instruments such as BERT’s, High speed Oscilloscope’s, Spectrum Analyzer, DAQ’s etc.
6. Excellent in scripting language, Python preferred, to automate test and analyze data.
7. Initiative in taking ownership & responsibility to drive deliverables.
8. Able to think outside the box and come with creative solutions for lab validation.