SerDes Circuit Design Engineer
Posted 2025-04-06Summary
Posted: Jul 2, 2024
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Role Number:200463112
We are seeking experienced Analog Mixed-Signal designers to join our high-speed SerDes team.
Our team specializes in building next generation high-performance wireline transceivers delivering intellectual-property (IP) for AppleÂs world-leading system-on-chip (SOC)!
In this role, you will actively work with cross-functional Analog Mixed-Signal design teams to create state-of-the-art IPs key to AppleÂs products.
You will be challenged to make the best-in-class designs to surprise and delight Apple customers. With transforming the user experience in focus, you will get an opportunity to work on designs which makes the best systems. This enables you to learn to end-to-end system while exceeding the highest expectations of quality, innovation and efficiency.
If you have strong fundamentals and a track record of tackling technical challenges,
If you are passionate about learning new skills and improving the value of your work,
If you like to be tuned to the bigger-picture while diving deeply into the details to innovate and solve problems,
We invite you to join and grow with our team!
Description
Description
We work on the development of high-performance and high-speed AMS circuits used in SerDes PHY, including evaluation of different circuit topologies for specific product requirements (e.g., Rx, CDR, Tx, bias generator, high-speed clock generation and low-jitter distribution, phase interpolator, DLL, VCO, LDO) with best in class power, performance, and area (PPA).
We lead discussions with multi-functional teams (e.g., architecture, SIPI, packaging, board design, DFT, ESD) to create and drive block-level specifications, mixed-signal implementations and behavioral modeling. We work closely with SOC teams to deliver IP views and ensure they meet the quality standards. While developing these complex IPs on regular basis, we interact with peers/management to communicate progress, discuss new ideas and drive new implementations/concepts making it an exciting and growth-oriented work environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
 BSEE with 8+ years of proven experience.
Key Qualifications
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
 The ideal candidate should have deep understanding of AMS design with experience in high-speed serial links.
 Solid understanding of designing AMS circuit blocks including Bandgap, biasing circuits, LDO regulators, amplifiers, comparators, switched-cap circuits, ADCs, DACs, Oscillators, Filters
 Understanding of analog mixed-signal concepts like mismatch mitigation, linearity, stability, low-power and low-noise techniques
 Deep understanding and experience with digitally assisted analog design concepts (e.g. background calibrations, LMS based adaptive loops)
 Proven experience working on system and architecture teams to drive block-level and IP requirements
 Proven track record working with large teams and guiding junior engineers
 Experience with high speed digital circuits (e.g., serializer, deserializer, counters, dividers, etc.) with solid understanding of digital design concepts
 Experience and proven understanding of Tx/Rx equalization techniques and circuits (e.g. CTLE, DFE, de-emphasis) for 20+ Gbps NRZ and PAM applications
 Experience with EQ adaptation methods and circuit interactions to improve PPA
 Solid understanding of CDR architectures and implementations
 Experience in Analog Mixed Signal circuit modeling and performance evaluation (e.g. SystemVerilog, Matlab, Python, VerilogAMS)
 Hands-on experience to drive lab testing, debug and data analysis
 Hands-on experience in advanced CMOS technologies, design with FinFet technology
 Hands-on experience with AMS IC development from definition to high-volume production including layout supervision, bench evaluation, correlation, and characterization
 EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IS A PLUS
 Concepts of timing closure and related industry tools (e.g., Nanotime, Primetime)
 Concepts of IP delivery and quality checks
 Knowledge of common high-speed SerDes protocols (e.g., PCIe, USB, DP, MPHY) is helpful
 Skills in scripting and automation to improve efficiency are highly desirable
Education & Experience
Education & Experience
Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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 AppleÂs 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 AppleÂs Employee Stock Purchase Plan. YouÂll 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. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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 Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
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