Job Details

Role Number: 200654472-0836

Summary

As a Lead system validation of mixed-signal SerDes IP you will actively work within the Analog-Mixed/Signal design team and participate in validation and debug of embedded circuits, collaborating with many disciplines to enable the world’s premiere products. You will closely work with a talented group of Analog-Mixed/Signal designers working diligently to deliver hard IPs to Apple’s products while exceeding the highest expectations of quality, innovation, and efficiency.

At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. And in doing so face great challenges as SOC/PHY design complexity. If you possess a strong foundation in technical knowledge and a proven track record of successfully addressing technical challenges, we encourage you to consider joining our team. You would be an ideal candidate for this role if you possess strong fundamentals and a track record of tackling technical challenges while understanding the bigger picture.

Description

We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and especially hardworking system validation engineer with strong background in high-speed serial links. As a member of our dynamic team, you will have the rare and rewarding opportunity to work on upcoming products that will surprise and delight millions of Apple’s customers every day. All of this while enjoying a great culture where you own your career.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and 20 +years of relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with common high-speed SerDes protocols (e.g., PCIe, USB, UCIe, OIF, UALINK etc.), link architecture and operation, various equalization adaptation and clock recovery methods.

• Experience with system bring-up of high-speed serial links, lab testing, and manufacturing test needs.

• Experience with automation and data analysis methods applicable to real world debug and validation scenarios.

• Experience with FW, its development and validation methods.

• Experience in mixed-signal circuits, pre-silicon verification and ability to closely work with mixed-signal design teams.

• Understating of SI and PI needs, with strong knowledge of PCB board design and power delivery concepts.

• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills with proven leadership.

• Proven track record of delivering under difficult debug and validation scenarios, ability to think outside of the box and come up with creative solutions.

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