Apple
SerDes Circuit Design Engineer
Melbourne, Florida · Full-time · Posted Apr 30, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; no equivalent-experience alternative stated.
About the job
Develop high-performance SerDes analog and mixed-signal circuits and IP for Apple system-on-chips, from specifications and transistor-level design through layout, modeling, and validation.
What you'll do
- Evaluate circuit topologies and develop SerDes PHY circuits and mixed-signal calibration for power, performance, and area.
- Collaborate across design teams to define block specifications, implement transistor-level designs, and create behavioral models.
- Drive mask design and work with SoC teams to deliver and validate IP views against quality standards.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong understanding of analog mixed-signal design and circuit concepts, including high-speed serial links.
- Experience with analog/mixed-signal circuit modeling and performance evaluation.
- Experience with high-speed serial I/O lab testing, debugging, and data analysis.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with advanced CMOS or FinFET technologies and AMS IC development.
- Scripting and automation skills.
Tools
SystemVerilog, Matlab, Python, VerilogAMS, Nanotime, Primetime, PCIe, USB
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