Signal and Power Integrity Engineer - SIO Interface

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Signal and Power Integrity Engineer for the SIO Interface. You will work on high-speed serial interfaces, from silicon to board, ensuring SI/PI across SOCs with extensive modeling and testing. Collaboration with design teams and vendors to optimize performance is essential.

The role involves 3D/2D EM simulations, validation through lab measurements, and developing test plans to improve yield and reliability in Apple devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with high-speed serial interfaces SI/PI is required.
• Familiarity with product package/board design and SI/PI methodology development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle SI in high-speed SerDes interfaces across silicon to board levels.
• Define and implement interface specifications.
• Perform 3D model extractions and simulations for design optimization and validation.
• Develop test plans to validate signal and power integrity and improve yield.

Skills

SerDes design

Signal integrity

Power integrity

3D/2D EM simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

VNA

TDR

Real-time scope

Spectrum analyzer

Job description

Signal and Power Integrity Engineer - SIO Interface

In this position, you will work with the team that develops SOCs used within Apple devices. You will be specifically responsible for high-speed serial interface signal integrity and power integrity for Apple SOCs covering the span from silicon to package to board. Prior design and modeling experience with USB, PCIe, or comparable interfaces is a must-have.

Description

Work on the electrical and physical design of high-speed serial interface systems. Work on the electrical extraction and validation of package and PCB. Work with circuit design team and vendor to optimize circuit and system design SI and PI modeling, simulation, and characterization of high-speed serial interface. Develop and execute test plans to validate signal and power integrity. Work with product engineering and system engineering to debug and improve product yield.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of SI in high speed serdes interfaces, including power integrity if applicable.
• The candidate will define, influence, and implement interface specifications.
• The candidate will perform 3D model extractions and simulations for design optimization, verification, and validation on all relevant channel components, including silicon analog front ends, package interposers and substrates, PCBs, connectors, and cables.
• The candidate will drive co-design across SOCs, packages, and systems to optimize KPI in Apple products.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field.
• BS and 5+ years or MS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• You should be familiar with signal and power integrity issues of high speed serial interfaces.
• Experience working with the actual product package/board design and analysis, SI/PI methodology development, and lab correlation/validation of the simulation results.
• Familiarity with lab equipment, such as: VNA, TDR, real-time scope, spectrum analyzer, etc.
• Possess strong fundamentals in 3D/2D EM simulation tools and transmission line theory.
• Excellent academic background and experience beyond graduate school studies.

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