Silicon Validation Engineer

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Silicon Validation Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cupertino. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge analog and mixed signal embedded circuits that will delight millions of users. You will collaborate with multi-functional teams to validate high-speed SerDes blocks and develop methodologies that ensure product excellence. If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges and driving innovation in technology, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values creativity and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Reimbursement for educational expenses

Discounted products and free services

Discretionary bonuses

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in related industry with a BSEE.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed SerDes architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to validate and characterize high-speed SerDes blocks.
• Develop robust test methodologies for high-speed serial interfaces.

Skills

Debugging Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Signal Integrity Analysis

SerDes Architecture Knowledge

Test Methodology Development

Education

BSEE

MSEE

Tools

High-Speed Oscilloscopes

BERTs

Python

Job description

Silicon Validation Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Summary

Posted: Mar 27, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200574042

In this highly visible role, you will perform lab characterization and validation of various analog & mixed signal embedded circuits; and collaborate with multi-functional teams to launch the world's most premiere mobile SoC’s. At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and especially motivated Analog Mixed Signal IP Silicon Validation Engineer! As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to work on upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple’s customers every day!

Description

You will be part of a small team responsible for:

1. Leading efforts to bring up, validate, and characterize high-speed SerDes blocks.
2. Possessing hands-on experience with various high-speed SerDes architectures, including NRZ and PAM, as well as associated protocols.
3. Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of crucial SerDes blocks such as CTLE, DFE, FFE, CDR, and PLLs, along with their characterization and debugging processes.
4. Being proficient in using test and measurement equipment like high-speed oscilloscopes and BERTs.
5. Understanding SerDes adaptation techniques.
6. Experience analyzing SerDes signal integrity.
7. Experience with high-speed protocols such as USB, PCIe, DP, etc.
8. Exhibiting strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with data investigation and mining expertise.
9. Developing robust test methodologies to evaluate performance and calculate high-speed serial interfaces (SerDes) operating margins across PVT variations.
10. Supporting ATE and Product Engineering.

Minimum Qualifications

+ BSEE and 7+ years related industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ MSEE

+ Hands on SerDes Lab experience

+ Python programming experience

Pay & Benefits

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.