Silicon Validation Engineer

** Role Number:*
* ** Summary*
* In this highly visible role, you will perform lab characterization and validation of various analog & mixed signal embedded circuits; and collaborate with multi-functional teams to launch the world's most premiere mobile SoC's.

At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people's lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and especially motivated Analog Mixed Signal IP Silicon Validation Engineer! As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to work on upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple's customers every day!

** Description*
* You will be part of a small team responsible for:
- Leading efforts to bring up, validate, and characterize high-speed Ser Des blocks.
- Possessing hands-on experience with various high-speed Ser Des architectures, including NRZ and PAM, as well as associated protocols.
- Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of crucial Ser Des blocks such as CTLE, DFE, FFE, CDR, and PLLs, along with their characterization and debugging processes.
- Being proficient in using test and measurement equipment like high-speed oscilloscopes and BERTs.
- Understanding Ser Des adaptation techniques.
- Experience analyzing Ser Des signal integrity.

- Experience with high-speed protocols such as USB, PCIe, DP, etc.
- Exhibiting strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with data investigation and mining expertise.
- Developing robust test methodologies to evaluate performance and calculate high-speed serial interfaces (Ser Des) operating margins across PVT variations.
- Supporting ATE and Product Engineering.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + BS and 3+ years related industry experience.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + MSEE with 3+ years of experience, preferred.

+ Hands on Ser Des Lab experience.

+ Python programming experience.

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