Systems Signal Integrity Engineer – Apple Mac – job_id_000038 Job ID- 65

Apple Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is looking for an enthusiastic Systems Signal Integrity Engineer to join the Mac system technology team in Pasadena, California. This role will focus on supporting system-level signal integrity design and validation for Mac and Data Center products. Candidates should possess a deep understanding of high-speed SerDes, along with hands-on measurement expertise.

The ideal candidate will execute channel analysis, collaborate closely with various teams, guide validation methods, and contribute to innovative solutions within the organization.

Qualifications

• M.S Degree with relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with all aspects of Signal Integrity.
• Ability to execute channel analysis with EDA tools.

Responsibilities

• Support system-level Signal Integrity design and validation.
• Work with System Design teams on Signal Integrity strategy.
• Develop test-suites for system-level validation.

Skills

Signal Integrity for high speed SerDes

Channel analysis with Signal integrity EDA

Measurement expertise with frequency and time domain tools

Excellent documentation skills

Education

M.S Degree with 4-7 years relevant work experience

Ph.D with minimum 3-4 years experience

Tools

VNA

TDR

Job description

Summary

Apple is seeking an enthusiastic signal integrity engineer for the Mac system technology team. The candidate will help with concept and feature development, rapid prototyping. The Mac organization is looking for an outstanding engineer to support the system-level signal integrity design, analysis and validation aspects of Mac and Data center products development. The candidate will work within the Mac System Technology organization to support the system-level Signal Integrity (SI), analysis and validation aspects of Mac and Accessory products development. The candidate should have deep knowledge and familiarity with all aspects of signal Integrity for high speed Serdes, parallel bus, single ended signaling, and signaling interfaces deployed in personal computers and peripherals.

Description

The role involves pathfinding studies in silicon development phase where feedback is provided to silicon and packaging team on system integration tradeoffs. The candidate is expected to work closely with System Design teams to provide detailed SI strategy and guidelines during design execution phase. The candidate is also expected to work with HW Validation teams to develop test‑suites to perform system‑level validation for evaluation of design margins on the all signal path. The role includes the SI support through the specific project design process which can include system pathfinding and verification stages, and characterization reviews with continuing guidance through production and ramp.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S Degree with 4‑7 years relevant work experience
• Familiarity with all aspects of Signal Integrity for high speed SerDes, parallel bus, single ended signaling
• Ability to execute on channel analysis with Signal integrity EDA
• Measurement expertise with frequency and time domain tools (VNA, TDR) including calibration methods

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D with minimum 3‑4 years experience
• Deep knowledge system level Serdes design and analysis skills. The Serdes knowledge required includes understanding of transmitter and receiver equalization methods (including FFE, CTLE, DFE, VGA gain), CDR behaviors and modeling, link training algorithms and eye margining tool
• Serial bus expertise shall include knowledge of the specifications of PCIe, USB, DisplayPort, HDMI and Thunderbolt. SI skills required include DOE analysis across channel variants, applying equalization and training as required for end‑end channel analysis
• Excellent documentation and communication skills, ability to work independently, a desire to mentor, and demonstrated ability to innovate are required

Systems Signal Integrity Engineer - Apple Mac - ID-5035

Systems Signal Integrity Engineer - Apple Mac - job_id_000038 Job ID- 65