Silicon Validation Engineer

Summary

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!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

MSEE and relevant experience, preferred. Hands on SerDes Lab experience. Python programming experience.

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.

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.