Silicon Validation Engineer

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 308,500; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an Analog Mixed Signal IP Silicon Validation Engineer to lead lab characterization and validation of high-speed SerDes blocks. You will work with multi-functional teams to launch premiere mobile SoCs, contributing to products enjoyed by millions of Apple customers daily.

The role requires hands-on SerDes experience, probes into CTLE/DFE/FFE/CDR/PLLs, and strong debugging skills. A path to impact within a dynamic team awaits.

Qualifications

• BSEE and 7+ years related industry experience.
• Hands-on SerDes experience with NRZ and PAM architectures.
• Familiarity with SerDes blocks (CTLE/DFE/FFE/CDR/PLLs) and debugging.
• Experience with high-speed protocols (USB, PCIe, DP).
• Python programming experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead up, validate, and characterize high-speed SerDes blocks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate and launch SoCs.
• Characterize SerDes blocks and debugging processes.
• Develop test methodologies to evaluate SerDes margins across PVT.
• Support ATE and Product Engineering.

Skills

SerDes architectures

Test & measurement

Python

Education

BSEE

MSEE

Tools

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSEE and 7+ years related industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• MSEE and 7+ years related industry experience
• 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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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