Signal Integrity Engineer – Memory Interface

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $120,300–$210,100 / yr
Posted: 45 days ago

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Below market

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This role $165k

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Signal Integrity Engineer – Memory Interface

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As a Signal Integrity Engineer at Apple, you will join the SOC development team responsible for memory interface signal integrity across mobile devices. Your daily tasks include electrical and physical design of memory systems, extraction and validation of package and MLB, and collaboration with circuit and controller teams to optimize designs. You will also develop test plans, validate signal and power integrity, and debug products alongside system engineering teams. Key responsibilities involve conducting comprehensive simulation studies for memory systems, providing feedback on silicon floorplans and package designs, and performing feasibility studies for new signaling schemes. Ideal candidates have a strong background in signal and power integrity issues, experience with product package/board design analysis, and proficiency in Python and 3D/2D EM simulation tools, along with familiarity with lab equipment such as VNAs and real-time scopes.

Skills

Python VNA TDR real-time_scope spectrum_analyzer 3D_EM_simulation_tools 2D_EM_simulation_tools transmission_line_theory SI PI generative_AI_coding_assistants

What you'll do

Conduct end-to-end signal integrity and power integrity simulations of memory systems.
Provide feedback and guidelines for silicon floorplan, package design, and system engineering.
Develop optimal IO settings and design guidelines for cross-functional teams.
Perform feasibility studies for next-generation signaling schemes.
Correlate simulation results with actual silicon measurements.

What we're looking for

MSEE + 5 years of industry experience or Ph.D. in relevant field
Extensive experience with signal and power integrity issues in memory interfaces
Experience in package/board design analysis, PI/SI methodology development, and lab correlation/validation
Proficiency in using lab equipment like VNA, TDR, real-time scope, spectrum analyzer
Strong fundamentals in 3D/2D EM simulation tools and transmission line theory
Proficient in Python with strong foundational coding skills

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