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Silicon Validation Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Waltham, MA$116.4k - $203kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

In this role you will perform lab characterization and validation of analog & mixed signal embedded circuits, collaborating with multi-functional teams to launch premiere mobile SoCs. The position focuses on bring-up, validation, and characterization of high-speed SerDes blocks, with hands-on lab experience and strong debugging and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead efforts to bring up, validate, and characterize high-speed SerDes blocks
  • Possess hands-on experience with various high-speed SerDes architectures (NRZ and PAM) and associated protocols
  • Demonstrate knowledge of SerDes blocks (CTLE, DFE, FFE, CDR, PLLs) and their characterization/debugging
  • Be proficient in using test and measurement equipment (high-speed oscilloscopes, BERTs)
  • Understand SerDes adaptation techniques
  • Analyze SerDes signal integrity
  • Work with high-speed protocols (USB, PCIe, DP, etc.)
  • Develop robust test methodologies to evaluate SerDes performance and calculate operating margins across PVT variations
  • Support ATE and Product Engineering
  • Demonstrate strong debugging and problem-solving skills with data investigation and mining expertise
  • Contribute to test methodology development and validation processes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • MSEE preferred
  • Hands-on SerDes Lab experience
  • Python programming experience

Skills

Required:SerDes validationHigh-speed testingSignal integrity analysisSerDes architecture knowledgeProgramming

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments (potential)
  • Relocation assistance option
  • Eligibility for employee stock programs and stock purchase plan
Last updated Aug 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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