Serdes SI/PI Engineer for Next-Gen SOCs

Apple Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Signal and Power Integrity Engineer for its Serial IO Interface. You will own high-speed SI/PI for SERDES, work across silicon to board levels, and validate interfaces with 3D simulations and lab measurements.

The role demands a BS with 10+ years of experience (PhD and 8+ years preferred), and strong familiarity with VNA, TDR, and oscilloscopes. You will collaborate with design teams to optimize interfaces in Apple devices.

Qualifications

• BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong background in signal and power integrity for high-speed interfaces.
• Experience with design and validation across silicon to board levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead SI/PI for high-speed serdes interfaces and get PI aligned with product requirements.
• Define, influence, and implement interface specifications across platforms.
• Perform 3D model extractions and simulations for design optimization.
• Drive co-design across SOCs, packages, and systems to optimize KPI.
• Execute end-to-end PDN sign-off and power integrity analyses.

Skills

SI/PI knowledge

Lab equipment experience

3D EM simulation

Transmission line theory

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in a related field

Tools

VNA

TDR

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Job description

Apple Inc. is seeking a Signal and Power Integrity Engineer for its Serial IO Interface. You will own high-speed SI/PI for SERDES, work across silicon to board levels, and validate interfaces with 3D simulations and lab measurements.

The role demands a BS with 10+ years of experience (PhD and 8+ years preferred), and strong familiarity with VNA, TDR, and oscilloscopes. You will collaborate with design teams to optimize interfaces in Apple devices.