Apple is seeking a SerDes Design and Validation Engineer to lead the system validation of mixed-signal SerDes IP. This role involves designing, integrating, and validating high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits for SerDes PHY applications. The engineer will work on critical building blocks and develop analog DFT circuits essential for comprehensive PHY validation. The position offers the opportunity to work on innovative products that will impact millions of customers.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in high-speed serial links.
• Solid understanding of designing analog mixed signal circuit blocks.
• Familiarity with analog mixed-signal concepts like mismatch mitigation and low-noise techniques.
• Hands-on experience with AMS IC development from definition to high-volume production.
• Knowledge of common high-speed SerDes protocols such as PCIe, USB, DP, and MPHY.

• Own the SerDes system bring-up, validation, and debug processes.
• Verify basic operations and analyze robustness and margins in the system.
• Collaborate with design teams to define DFT needs for enhanced testability.
• Engage in mixed-signal verification tasks to understand SerDes operation.
• Drive lab and production testing, debug, and data analysis.

• 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.