Lead SerDes Micro Architect for Next-Gen Silicon

Apple Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 309,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock plans

Education reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Medical and dental coverage

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a seasoned SERDES Micro Architect for the Analog Mixed-Signal (AMS) Team in California. You will define micro-architecture for high-speed SERDES IPs and collaborate with firmware, silicon bring-up, and verification teams to meet performance targets.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews, guiding system-level tradeoffs, and applying deep DSP and mixed-signal modeling knowledge to optimize power and performance across Apple silicon products.

Qualifications

• BS with 10+ years in relevant industry preferred.
• Proven leadership in high-speed SERDES design and clocking blocks.
• Strong background in analog/mixed-signal modeling and system identification.

Responsibilities

• Define micro-architecture of analog mixed-signal IPs with emphasis on SERDES.
• Lead debug during system bring-up and factory test.
• Collaborate with silicon evaluation, verification, and signal integrity teams.

Skills

SERDES design

DSP concepts

Python familiarity

MATLAB familiarity

Firmware/embedded dev

Education

BS degree in related field

Tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Apple Inc. is seeking a seasoned SERDES Micro Architect for the Analog Mixed-Signal (AMS) Team in California. You will define micro-architecture for high-speed SERDES IPs and collaborate with firmware, silicon bring-up, and verification teams to meet performance targets.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews, guiding system-level tradeoffs, and applying deep DSP and mixed-signal modeling knowledge to optimize power and performance across Apple silicon products.