Silicon Validation Engineer

Apple Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,300 - 210,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Los Angeles is looking for an Analog Mixed Signal IP Silicon Validation Engineer to work on high-speed SerDes circuits. Candidates should have hands-on experience with SerDes architectures like NRZ and PAM, as well as debugging skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,300 to $210,100, stock options, and comprehensive medical benefits. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to validate and characterize cutting-edge embedded circuits that enhance user experience.

Qualifications

• Preferred MSEE and relevant experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills with data investigation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to validate and characterize high-speed SerDes blocks.
• Implement testing methodologies for high-speed serial interfaces.
• Troubleshoot complex SerDes-related issues.

Skills

Hands-on experience with high-speed SerDes architectures

Strong debugging skills

In-depth knowledge of crucial SerDes blocks

Analyzing signal integrity

Python programming experience

Education

MSEE

Tools

High-speed oscilloscopes

BERTs

Job description

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:

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

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to bring up, validate, and characterize high-speed SerDes blocks.
• Apply hands‑on expertise with various high‑speed SerDes architectures, including NRZ and PAM, and their associated protocols.
• Analyze and debug critical SerDes components such as CTLE, DFE, FFE, CDR, and PLLs, and optimize their performance through thorough characterization.
• Use high‑speed test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes and BERTs, to evaluate SerDes performance.
• Implement and assess SerDes adaptation techniques to improve signal integrity and link reliability.
• Conduct detailed signal integrity analysis for high‑speed data transmission.
• Work with high‑speed protocols such as USB, PCIe, and DisplayPort, ensuring protocol compliance and robust performance.
• Investigate data, troubleshoot complex issues, and apply strong problem‑solving skills to resolve SerDes‑related challenges.
• Develop and execute test methodologies to determine operating margins of high‑speed serial interfaces across PVT (Process, Voltage, Temperature) variations.
• Collaborate with ATE and Product Engineering teams to support SerDes characterization, validation, and product release.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSEE and relevant experience, preferred.
• Python programming experience.

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 $120,300 and $210,100, 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.

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