SerDes Micro Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Apple Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discretionary stock unit awards

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive medical and dental plans

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated SERDES Micro Architect to define next-generation analog mixed-signal IPs for Apple silicon, delivering high-performance, power-efficient SERDES blocks across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

You will review firmware, analog and digital circuits to ensure performance targets are met. You will lead the debug effort during system bring-up, work with silicon evaluation and design verification teams, and collaborate with signal integrity engineers to meet

Qualifications

• BS degree required with 10+ years in industry
• Proven leadership in defining SERDES receivers/transmitters and clocking blocks
• Strong understanding of adaptation/optimization algorithms and information theory
• Familiarity with mixed-signal modeling in Python/MATLAB/C/C++
• Experience with firmware or embedded software is a plus

Responsibilities

• Define the micro-architecture of analog mixed-signal SERDES IPs for next-generation Apple silicon
• Review firmware code and analog/digital circuits to ensure performance requirements are met
• Lead debugging during system bring-up and factory test
• Collaborate with silicon evaluation and design verification teams to define expected behavior
• Coordinate with signal integrity engineers to determine system requirements

Skills

SERDES design

High-speed signaling

Firmware review

System bring-up

Debug leadership

Signal integrity collaboration

Machine learning concepts (basics)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Job description

Analog Mixed-Signal (AMS) Team is seeking a self-motivated SERDES Micro Architect to drive the definition of our next generation IPs. The SERDES IPs will be used in Apple silicon offering breakthrough power and performance for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

Description

You will define the Micro Architecture of analog mixed-signal IPs with emphasis on SERDES design. You will review firmware code, analog and digital circuits and will verify that the design meets performance requirements. You will work with silicon evaluation and design verification teams to define expected behavior. You would lead the debug effort in system bring up and factory test. You will work with signal integrity engineers to determine system requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading the definition of high-speed SERDES receiver, transmitter, and clocking blocks
• Deep understanding of adaptation and optimization algorithms
• Deep understanding of communications and information theory
• Proficiency in equalizers, timing recovery and system identification
• Proficiency in DSP concepts and applications
• Familiarity with mixed-signal modeling in Python/MATLAB/C/C++
• Experience in system design and performance tradeoff
• Familiarity with simulation tools for analog, digital, and/ or mixed-signal circuits
• Familiarity with Machine Learning concepts
• Experience in firmware or embedded software development is a plus

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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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