SerDes Micro Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock plans

Education reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Medical and dental coverage

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a seasoned SERDES Micro Architect for the Analog Mixed-Signal (AMS) Team in California. You will define micro-architecture for high-speed SERDES IPs and collaborate with firmware, silicon bring-up, and verification teams to meet performance targets.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews, guiding system-level tradeoffs, and applying deep DSP and mixed-signal modeling knowledge to optimize power and performance across Apple silicon products.

Qualifications

• BS with 10+ years in relevant industry preferred.
• Proven leadership in high-speed SERDES design and clocking blocks.
• Strong background in analog/mixed-signal modeling and system identification.

Responsibilities

• Define micro-architecture of analog mixed-signal IPs with emphasis on SERDES.
• Lead debug during system bring-up and factory test.
• Collaborate with silicon evaluation, verification, and signal integrity teams.

Skills

SERDES design

DSP concepts

Python familiarity

MATLAB familiarity

Firmware/embedded dev

Education

BS degree in related field

Tools

Simulation tools

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.

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