Senior SERDES Micro Architect — High-Speed Analog IP

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

Job summary

Apple Inc. Analog Mixed-Signal (AMS) Team seeks a self-motivated SERDES Micro Architect to drive next generation IPs for Apple silicon.

You will define micro-architecture for analog mixed-signal SERDES IPs, review firmware and circuits, and verify performance against requirements. You will lead debug during system bring-up, work with silicon evaluation, design verification, signal integrity, and ML concepts where relevant.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of SERDES architecture and high-speed interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Define the micro-architecture of analog mixed-signal SERDES IPs for next-gen Apple silicon.
• Review firmware and analog/digital circuits to verify performance requirements.
• Lead debugging during system bring-up and factory test with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with signal integrity and verification teams to meet system needs.

Skills

SERDES design

High-speed SERDES

Adaptation algorithms

Information theory

DSP concepts

Python modeling

MATLAB modeling

C/C++ modeling

Simulation tools

Machine learning

Embedded firmware

Education

BS degree in technical discipline

Job description

Apple Inc. Analog Mixed-Signal (AMS) Team seeks a self-motivated SERDES Micro Architect to drive next generation IPs for Apple silicon.

You will define micro-architecture for analog mixed-signal SERDES IPs, review firmware and circuits, and verify performance against requirements. You will lead debug during system bring-up, work with silicon evaluation, design verification, signal integrity, and ML concepts where relevant.