Senior Silicon Validation Engineer – High-Speed SerDes

Apple Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 165,800 - 292,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock programs

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Waltham, MA is seeking an Analog Mixed Signal IP Silicon Validation Engineer to lead bring‑up and validation of high‑speed SerDes blocks.

You will work with multi‑functional teams to characterize NRZ/PAM SerDes architectures, CTLE/DFE/FFE/PLL blocks, and related protocols using high‑end test equipment. The role requires a BSEE with 10+ years of industry experience; MSEE is preferred, and Python scripting is a plus.

Qualifications

• BSEE required with 10+ years in the field.
• Strong SerDes knowledge including NRZ/PAM and related protocols.
• Hands-on experience with test equipment and debugging high‑speed interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead bring-up, validation, and characterization of SerDes blocks.
• Analyze SerDes signal integrity and performance across PVT variations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate and qualify silicon.

Skills

SerDes knowledge

Test & measurement

Debugging

Data analysis

Education

BSEE

MSEE (preferred)

Tools

Python

Job description

Apple Inc. in Waltham, MA is seeking an Analog Mixed Signal IP Silicon Validation Engineer to lead bring‑up and validation of high‑speed SerDes blocks.

You will work with multi‑functional teams to characterize NRZ/PAM SerDes architectures, CTLE/DFE/FFE/PLL blocks, and related protocols using high‑end test equipment. The role requires a BSEE with 10+ years of industry experience; MSEE is preferred, and Python scripting is a plus.