Silicon Validation Engineer

Silicon Validation Engineer

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted : May 28, 2025

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 SoCs.

At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich peoples 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 Apples customers every day!

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

Minimum Qualifications

BSEE and 10+ years related industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

MSEE preferred.

Hands on SerDes Lab experience

Python programming experience

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $162,500 and $286,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apples discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll also receive benefits including : Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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