SerDes Micro Architect

Summary

Analog Mixed-Signal (AMS) Team is seeking a self-motivated SERDES Micro Architect to drive the definition of our next generation IPs. The SERDES IPs will be used in Apple silicon offering breakthrough power and performance for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

Description

You will define the Micro Architecture of analog mixed-signal IPs with emphasis on SERDES design. You will review firmware code, analog and digital circuits and will verify that the design meets performance requirements. You will work with silicon evaluation and design verification teams to define expected behavior. You would lead the debug effort in system bring up and factory test. You will work with signal integrity engineers to determine system requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree in technical discipline with minimum 10 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading the definition of high-speed SERDES receiver, transmitter, and clocking blocks

Deep understanding of adaptation and optimization algorithms

Deep understanding of communications and information theory

Proficiency in equalizers, timing recovery and system identification

Proficiency in DSP concepts and applications

Familiarity with mixed-signal modeling in Python/MATLAB/C/C++

Experience in system design and performance tradeoff

Familiarity with simulation tools for analog, digital, and/ or mixed-signal circuits

Familiarity with Machine Learning concepts

Experience in firmware or embedded software development is a plus