Apple
SerDes Circuit Design Engineer
$175K–$308K
San Diego, California · Full-time · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
- Education
- BS
About the job
Design and deliver high-performance analog mixed-signal SerDes PHY circuits and IP for Apple system-on-chip products.
What you'll do
- Develop and evaluate SerDes circuit topologies to meet product power, performance, and area requirements.
- Lead cross-functional work on block specifications, mixed-signal implementations, and behavioral modeling; coordinate with SoC teams on IP delivery and quality.
- Support circuit development through lab testing, debugging, data analysis, and characterization.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.
- Deep understanding of analog mixed-signal design and experience with high-speed serial links.
- Experience designing AMS circuits, including SerDes Tx/Rx, clocking, CDR, or related circuit blocks.
- Hands-on experience with AMS circuit modeling and performance evaluation using tools such as SystemVerilog, Matlab, Python, or VerilogAMS.
Nice to have
- Experience with high-speed SerDes protocols such as PCIe, USB, DP, or MPHY.
- Scripting and automation skills, and experience with FinFet technology.
Pay
$175,000 and $308,500 USD base salary
Tools
SystemVerilog, Matlab, Python, VerilogAMS, Nanotime, Primetime, FinFet, PCIe
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