SerDes Circuit Design Engineer

Apple; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented SerDes Circuit Design Engineer to join their innovative team in San Diego. This role focuses on developing high-performance analog mixed-signal circuits critical for next-generation wireline transceivers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create state-of-the-art intellectual property that enhances user experiences. If you have a passion for tackling technical challenges and a strong background in analog mixed-signal design, this opportunity will allow you to grow and innovate in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values quality, innovation, and efficiency in every project.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Analog Mixed-Signal design with high-speed serial links.
• Experience in designing analog mixed-signal circuit blocks like ADCs, DACs, and filters.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance AMS circuits for SerDes PHY, focusing on power, performance, and area.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create specifications and implement designs.

Skills

Analog Mixed-Signal Design

High-Speed Serial Links

Circuit Topologies Evaluation

Transistor-Level Implementation

Behavioral Modeling

Power Performance Area (PPA)

Mismatch Mitigation Techniques

Low-Power Design Techniques

Digital Design Concepts

Scripting and Automation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SystemVerilog

Matlab

Python

VerilogAMS

Job description

SerDes Circuit Design Engineer

San Diego, California, United States Hardware

Summary

Posted: Oct 18, 2024

Role Number: 200573806

We are seeking talented Analog Mixed-Signal designers to join our high-speed SerDes team. Our team specializes in building next generation high-performance wireline transceivers delivering intellectual-property (IP) for Apple’s world-leading system-on-chip (SOC). In this role, you will actively work with cross-functional Analog Mixed-Signal design teams to create and execute on state-of-the-art IPs key to Apple’s products. You will be challenged to make the best-in-class designs to surprise and delight Apple customers. With transforming the user experience in focus, you will get an opportunity to work on designs which make the best systems. This enables you to learn end-to-end system while exceeding the highest expectations of quality, innovation, and efficiency. If you have strong fundamentals and a track record of tackling technical challenges, if you are passionate about learning new skills and improving the value of your work, and if you like to be tuned to the bigger picture while diving deeply into the details to innovate and tackle problems, we invite you to join and grow with our team.

Description

You will work on the development of high-performance and high-speed AMS circuits used in SerDes PHY, including evaluation of different circuit topologies for specific product requirements (e.g., Rx, CDR, Tx, bias generator, high-speed clock generation and low-jitter distribution, phase interpolator, DLL, VCO) with best in class power, performance, and area (PPA). You will work with cross-functional teams (e.g., architecture, SIPI, packaging, board design, DFT, ESD) to create block-level specifications, and execute on transistor-level implementation and behavioral modeling. You will drive mask design to implement layout view of designs. You will closely work with SOC teams to deliver IP views and ensure they meet the quality standards. While developing these complex IPs, you will regularly interact with your peers and management to communicate progress and discuss new ideas, making it a lively and interactive work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

1. BSEE with 3+ years of proven experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. The ideal candidate should have deep understanding of analog mixed-signal design with experience in high-speed serial links.
2. 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.
3. Solid understanding of analog mixed-signal concepts like mismatch mitigation, linearity, stability, low-power, and low-noise techniques.
4. Good grasp and understanding of digitally assisted analog design concepts (e.g., background calibrations, LMS based adaptive loops).
5. Experience with high speed digital circuits (e.g., serializer, deserializer, counters, dividers, etc.) with solid understanding of digital design concepts.
6. Knowledge of Tx/Rx equalization techniques and circuits (e.g. CTLE, DFE, de-emphasis) for 20+ Gbps NRZ and PAM applications.
7. Knowledge of CDR architectures and implementations.
8. Knowledge of lab equipment and testing.
9. Experience in Analog Mixed Signal circuit modeling and performance evaluation (e.g. SystemVerilog, Matlab, Python, VerilogAMS).
10. Hands-on experience in advanced CMOS technologies, design with FinFet technology.
11. Hands-on experience with AMS IC development from definition to high-volume production including layout supervision, bench evaluation, correlation, and characterization.
12. Experience in the following areas is a plus:
13. Concepts of timing closure and related industry tools (e.g., Nanotime, Primetime).
14. Experience in lab testing of high-speed serial I/O, debug and data analysis techniques.
15. Knowledge of common high-speed SerDes protocols (e.g., PCIe, USB, DP, MPHY).
16. Skills in scripting and automation to enhance efficiency are highly desirable.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $135,400 and $250,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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