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Silicon Validation Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Los Angeles Metro Area, CA; San Francisco Bay Area, CA)$175k - $308.5kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Analog Mixed Signal IP Silicon Validation Engineer responsible for lab characterization and validation of high-speed SerDes blocks for Apple’s mobile SoCs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure protocol compliance, signal integrity, and robust performance across PVT variations.

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.

Qualifications

  • BS and 10+ years related industry experience.
  • MS EE (MSEE) with 10+ years of experience, preferred.
  • Hands on SerDes Lab experience.
  • Python programming experience.

Skills

Required:SerDes validation and characterizationHigh-speed measurement toolingSerDes architectures (NRZ, PAM)Signal integrity analysis
Nice to have:Python

Benefits

  • Base pay range: $175,000 - $308,500 per year.
  • Discretionary employee stock programs (RSUs) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and employee discounts.
  • Education reimbursement for advancing career.
Last updated Sep 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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