SerDes IP Architect — High-Speed Analog/Mixed-Signal

Apple, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Waltham, MA seeks a self-motivated SERDES Micro Architect to drive the definition of next-generation analog mixed-signal IPs for Apple silicon, enabling breakthroughs in power and performance.

You will define micro-architecture for SERDES, review firmware and circuits, and lead debug with silicon verification teams, collaborating with signal integrity and ML-inspired optimization efforts.

Qualifications

• BS with 10+ years of industry experience in analog/mixed-signal design.
• Led high-speed SERDES receiver/transmitter and clocking block work.
• Familiar with mixed-signal modeling and AI concepts.

Responsibilities

• Define micro-architecture of analog mixed-signal IPs focusing on SERDES.
• Review firmware, analog/digital circuits and verify performance requirements.
• Lead debug during system bring-up and factory test; coordinate with SI teams.

Skills

SERDES design

High-speed interfaces

DSP concepts

System design tradeoffs

Machine learning concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Job description

Apple, Inc. in Waltham, MA seeks a self-motivated SERDES Micro Architect to drive the definition of next-generation analog mixed-signal IPs for Apple silicon, enabling breakthroughs in power and performance.

You will define micro-architecture for SERDES, review firmware and circuits, and lead debug with silicon verification teams, collaborating with signal integrity and ML-inspired optimization efforts.