JobsSerDes Design and Validation Engineer
Location
Austin, TX, Beaverton, OR, Cupertino, CA, San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/31/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025Job description
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 contribute to innovative products that enhance the lives of millions of customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
- Experience in high-speed serial links and knowledge of common high-speed SerDes protocols like PCIe, USB, DP, and MPHY.
- Solid understanding and experience in designing analog mixed-signal circuit blocks including Bandgap, biasing circuits, LDO regulators, amplifiers, and ADCs.
- Hands-on experience with AMS IC development from definition to high-volume production.
- Skills in scripting and automation to enhance efficiency are highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Own the SerDes system bring-up, validation, and debug processes.
- Work with design teams to understand architecture and define DFT needs.
- Be involved in mixed-signal verification tasks to understand SerDes operation.
- Develop test plans and analyze data to ensure robust IP design.
- Collaborate with production test teams to debug complex design and system issues.
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.
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