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Apple Systems Signal Integrity Engineer - Apple Mac in Cupertino, California
Systems Signal Integrity Engineer - Apple Mac
Cupertino,California,United States
Hardware
In this role, the candidate will work within the Mac Hardware organization in the area of SerDes I/O validation for Mac Platforms. This will include I/O Compliance flow bringup, and execution of Mac platforms, enabling Stress testing of I/Os in systems, metrics as well as give to factory level eye-scan test flow development for high-volume data collection for IO design margin optimization. Come join our team!
Description
The Hardware engineer will be part of the System Technology team. The candidate will be responsible for: Execute high-speed serial I/O electrical compliance tests Organize compliance data reports for comparison against specs and approval by certification Orgs Trouble-shoot and triage issues with compliance test hardware, fixtures, software, and the DUT (Device Under Test) Failure analysis feedback for iterative HW design/SW Tunable improvements Define and develop methods for stress testing to identify design operating limits of Serial IOs post system integration Validation of high-speed fixtures, connectors, cables, and Mac IOs
Minimum Qualifications
M.S Degree with 23 years relevant work experience
Familiarity with all aspects of Signal Integrity for high speed SerDes, parallel bus, single ended signaling
Ability to execute on channel analysis with Signal integrity EDA
Measurement expertise with frequency and time domain tools (VNA, TDR) including calibration methods
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
M.S Degree with 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience
Deep knowledge system level SerDes design and analysis skills. The SerDes knowledge required includes understanding of transmitter and receiver equalization methods (including FFE, CTLE, DFE, VGA gain), CDR behaviors and modeling, link training algorithms and eye margining tool.
Serial bus expertise shall include knowledge of the specifications of PCIe, USB, DisplayPort, HDMI and Thunderbolt. SI skills required include DOE analysis across channel variants, applying equalization and training as required for end-end channel analysis.
Excellent documentation and communication skills, the ability to work independently, a desire to mentor, and demonstrated innovation are required
The ability to multitask and drive multiple issues to closure is also necessary
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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