SerDes Circuit Design Engineer

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
Waltham, MA
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$116,400–$203,000 / yr
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1 day ago
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TL;DR · SerDes Circuit Design Engineer

The SerDes Circuit Design Engineer joins the high-speed SerDes team to develop next-generation high-performance wireline transceivers for system-on-chip intellectual property. Working with cross-functional teams, the engineer evaluates circuit topologies for Rx, CDR, Tx, bias generators, and high-speed clock generation to optimize power, performance, and area. Key responsibilities include creating block-level specifications, executing transistor-level implementations, behavioral modeling, and driving mask designs. The role requires expertise in analog mixed-signal design, including bandgap, LDO regulators, amplifiers, ADCs, and DACs. Candidates must understand mismatch mitigation, linearity, and digitally assisted analog concepts like LMS-based adaptive loops. Technical skills include experience with FinFet technology, SystemVerilog, Matlab, Python, and VerilogAMS. The work involves solving complex high-speed serial link challenges for 64+ Gbps NRZ and PAM applications using protocols like PCIe and USB.

What you'll do

  • Evaluate different circuit topologies for SerDes PHY requirements including Rx, CDR, Tx, and bias generators.
  • Execute transistor-level implementation and behavioral modeling for high-performance AMS circuits.
  • Create block-level specifications in coordination with architecture, SIPI, packaging, and board design teams.
  • Drive mask design to implement the layout view of integrated designs.
  • Deliver IP views to SOC teams while ensuring all designs meet strict quality standards.
  • Perform circuit modeling and performance evaluation using tools like SystemVerilog, Matlab, and Python.
  • Conduct lab testing, debugging, and data analysis for high-speed serial I/O.
  • Supervise layout, bench evaluation, and characterization from definition to high-volume production.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree.
  • Deep understanding of analog mixed-signal design with experience in high-speed serial links (preferred).
  • Experience designing analog mixed-signal circuit blocks like Bandgap, LDOs, amplifiers, and ADCs (preferred).
  • Understanding of mismatch mitigation, linearity, stability, and low-power/low-noise techniques (preferred).
  • Experience with high-speed digital circuits and digitally assisted analog design concepts (preferred).
  • Knowledge of Tx/Rx equalization, CDR architectures, and high-speed SerDes protocols (preferred).
  • Experience in AMS IC development from definition to production, including layout supervision and bench evaluation (preferred).
  • Experience in circuit modeling using SystemVerilog, Matlab, Python, or VerilogAMS (preferred).

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