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Apple SerDes System Validation Engineer United States, Texas, Austin 854993343
06.06.2024
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Description
IN THIS ROLE, THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ARE THE FOLLOWING:Ownership of SerDes system bring-up, validation and debug. This will involve a SerDes bring up in system environment, verifying basic operations, analyzing robustness and margins in system.Be involved in mixed-signal verification tasks to better understand the SerDes operation and interaction with higher level control logic.
Key Qualifications
- The ideal candidate should have experience in high-speed serial links with expertise in the following:
- Very knowledgeable about and experienced with common high-speed SerDes protocols (e.g., PCIe, USB, SATA, etc.)
- Deep knowledge in system bring-up of high-speed serial links, lab testing, and defining equipment needs
- Strong knowledge in scripting (e.g. python, C, Matlab) for automation of validation efforts. Experience with system level S/W setup is a plus
- Experience in mixed-signal circuit pre-silicon verification and ability to collaborate with the circuit design team
- Knowledge of DFT to aid in the system validation
- Experience with PCB design and specifications
- Experience in leading mixed-signal SerDes system validation
- Experience with silicon bring-up, debug and production ramp
- Knowledge of SerDes design and architecture including CDR and equalization
- Knowledge of with Tx/Rx equalization techniques and adaptation
- Knowledge of link jitter budget for high-speed serial links and key block level requirements
- Knowledge of ADC based links and equalization techniques
- Strong communication, partnership and problem solving skills
- Proven track record of delivering under difficult debug and validation scenarios
- EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IS DESIRABLE:
- Able to think outside of the box and come up with creative solutions for system validation
- Knowledge of system level considerations e.g. ESD requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in a technical area plus 3 years of experience
Additional Requirements
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.
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