SerDes Circuit Design Engineer
Core
Designing high-performance Analog Mixed-Signal (AMS) circuits for high-speed SerDes PHYs to deliver IP for Apple's system-on-chip (SOC).
Role type
Senior IC Analog Mixed-Signal Engineer (SerDes)
Builds
High-speed wireline transceiver IPs for Apple SOC
Domain
Semiconductor / High-speed Serial Links
Required skills
Analog Mixed-Signal circuit design, High-speed serial link design, Transistor-level implementation, Behavioral modeling, Layout supervision, FinFet technology, Timing closure, SerDes protocols (PCIe, USB, DP, MPHY), Lab testing and characterization
Preferred skills
Digitally assisted analog design, Tx/Rx equalization techniques, CDR architectures, Scripting and automation
Technologies
SystemVerilog, Matlab, Python, VerilogAMS, Nanotime, Primetime
Responsibilities
Evaluate circuit topologies for specific product requirements, Create block-level specifications, Execute transistor-level implementation, Drive mask design for layout, Interact with cross-functional teams (architecture, SIPI, packaging, board design, DFT, ESD), Communicate progress and discuss new ideas with peers/management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
