Senior SerDes System Validation Engineer
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Location: Cupertino, CA 95014
Description:
Summary
Lead system validation of mixed-signal SerDes IP
In this highly visible role, you will actively work within 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 have strong fundamentals and a track record of tackling technical challenges.
If you are inspired by your curiosity and eagerness to learn new skills and to maximize the value and impact of your work.
If you like to be tuned to the bigger-picture while diving deeply into the details to innovate and solve problems.
If you love working with people and diverse teams to accomplish great things.
If you like fire-fighting when challenges occur while keeping a phenomenal team spirit.
If you care about society and have demonstrated leadership skills through commitment to great causes.
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 everyday.
And all of this while enjoying a great culture where you own your career.
Description
The ideal candidate should have experience in high-speed serial links with expertise in the following:
\tVery knowledgeable about and experienced with common high-speed SerDes protocols (e.g., PCIe, USB, UCIe, OIF, etc.)
\tVery knowledgeable in system bring-up of high-speed serial links, lab testing, and defining equipment needs
\tVery knowledgeable in scripting (e.g. python, C, Matlab) for automation of validation efforts. Experience with system level S/W setup is a plus
\tExperience in mixed-signal circuit pre-silicon verification and ability to closely work with circuit design team
\tKnowledge of DFT to aid in the system validation
\tExperience in leading mixed-signal SerDes system validation
\tExperience with silicon bring-up, debug and production ramp
\tKnowledge of SerDes design and architecture including CDR and equalization
\tKnowledge of with Tx/Rx equalization techniques and adaptation
\tKnowledge of link jitter budget for high-speed serial links and key block level requirements
\tKnowledge of ADC based links and equalization techniques
\tFamiliarity with PCB design and specifications
\tStrong communication, teamwork and problem solving skills
\tProven track record of delivering under difficult debug and validation scenarios
Experience in the following areas is desirable:
\tAble to think outside of the box and come up with creative solutions for system validation
\tKnowledge of system level considerations e.g. ESD requirements
Lead system validation of mixed-signal SerDes IP
In this highly visible role, you will actively work within 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 have strong fundamentals and a track record of tackling technical challenges.
If you are inspired by your curiosity and eagerness to learn new skills and to maximize the value and impact of your work.
If you like to be tuned to the bigger-picture while diving deeply into the details to innovate and solve problems.
If you love working with people and diverse teams to accomplish great things.
If you like fire-fighting when challenges occur while keeping a phenomenal team spirit.
If you care about society and have demonstrated leadership skills through commitment to great causes.
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 everyday.
And all of this while enjoying a great culture where you own your career.
Description
The ideal candidate should have experience in high-speed serial links with expertise in the following:
\tVery knowledgeable about and experienced with common high-speed SerDes protocols (e.g., PCIe, USB, UCIe, OIF, etc.)
\tVery knowledgeable in system bring-up of high-speed serial links, lab testing, and defining equipment needs
\tVery knowledgeable in scripting (e.g. python, C, Matlab) for automation of validation efforts. Experience with system level S/W setup is a plus
\tExperience in mixed-signal circuit pre-silicon verification and ability to closely work with circuit design team
\tKnowledge of DFT to aid in the system validation
\tExperience in leading mixed-signal SerDes system validation
\tExperience with silicon bring-up, debug and production ramp
\tKnowledge of SerDes design and architecture including CDR and equalization
\tKnowledge of with Tx/Rx equalization techniques and adaptation
\tKnowledge of link jitter budget for high-speed serial links and key block level requirements
\tKnowledge of ADC based links and equalization techniques
\tFamiliarity with PCB design and specifications
\tStrong communication, teamwork and problem solving skills
\tProven track record of delivering under difficult debug and validation scenarios
Experience in the following areas is desirable:
\tAble to think outside of the box and come up with creative solutions for system validation
\tKnowledge of system level considerations e.g. ESD requirements