SerDes Validation Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States
Hardware
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Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200547219
In this role, the candidate will work within the Mac Hardware organization in the area of SerDes I/O validation for Mac Platforms . This will include I/O Compliance flow bringup, and execution of Mac platforms, enabling Stress testing of I/Os in systems, metrics as well as give to factory level eye-scan test flow development for high-volume data collection for IO design margin optimization. Come join our team!

Key Qualifications

  • Lab skills: High speed oscilloscopes, BERT, logic analyzers, electronic loads, probing techniques
  • Experience with high-speed serial I/O busses is required: example USB3, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, PCIe
  • Understanding of signal integrity concepts such as differential impedance, jitter, insertion loss, return loss, termination, etc
  • Familiarity with electrical compliance test specifications (CTS) and compliance test suite.
  • Basic surface mount component solder rework ability is a plus
  • Experience with schematic and PCB physical design tools to interpret the design and locate physical probe points
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills to coordinate and update on report status across a large number of tests and measurement results
  • MacOS and command line interface experience are preferred
  • Scripting experience in any programming language (C++, Python, PERL, MATLAB) to develop automation scripts is a plus
  • Experience in Analog IP Characterization (SerDes, PLL, Data Converters, DDR) is desirable
  • Deep understanding and working knowledge of register programming for configuring SerDes PHY and Controller blocks for system validation needs
  • Experience in driving initiatives that improved process, procedures, and result quality of high Speed IO Validation at product level

Description

- Execute high-speed serial I/O electrical compliance tests - Organize compliance data reports for comparison against specs and approval by certification orgs - Troubleshoot and triage issues with compliance test hardware, fixtures, software, and the DUT (Device Under Test) - Failure analysis feedback for iterative HW design/SW Tunable improvements - Define and develop methods for stress testing to identify design operating limits of Serial IOs post system integration - Develop deep understanding of details of the IP architecture/design

Education & Experience

- Minimum 5 years relevant industry work experience. - Educational Qualification: BSEE is required, MSEE is a plus.

Additional Requirements

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 $170,700.00 and $300,200.00, 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 Apple’s 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 Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll 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.

    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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