Location
Los Angeles Metro Area, CA, San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/8/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
The Analog Mixed Signal IP Silicon Validation Engineer will play a crucial role in lab characterization and validation of analog and mixed signal embedded circuits at Apple. This position involves collaboration with multi-functional teams to launch advanced mobile SoCs. The engineer will work on high-speed SerDes blocks and will be responsible for validating and characterizing their performance. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative products that enhance the lives of millions of customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree is required.
- MSEE and relevant experience are preferred.
- Hands-on SerDes lab experience is necessary.
- Python programming experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Lead efforts to bring up, validate, and characterize high-speed SerDes blocks.
- Possess hands-on experience with various high-speed SerDes architectures, including NRZ and PAM.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of crucial SerDes blocks such as CTLE, DFE, FFE, CDR, and PLLs.
- Be proficient in using test and measurement equipment like high-speed oscilloscopes and BERTs.
- Understand SerDes adaptation techniques.
- Analyze SerDes signal integrity.
- Work with high-speed protocols such as USB, PCIe, and DP.
- Exhibit strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Develop robust test methodologies to evaluate performance and calculate operating margins across PVT variations.
- Support ATE and Product Engineering.
Benefits
- Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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