Silicon Validation Engineer

Waltham Until 9/22/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

In this highly visible role, you will perform lab characterization and validation of various analog & mixed signal embedded circuits; and collaborate with multi-functional teams to launch the world's most premiere mobile SoC’s. At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and especially motivated Analog Mixed Signal IP Silicon Validation Engineer! As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to work on upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple’s customers every day!

Description

You will be part of a small team responsible for:

-Leading efforts to bring up, validate, and characterize high-speed SerDes blocks.
-Possessing hands-on experience with various high-speed SerDes architectures, including NRZ and PAM, as well as associated protocols.
-Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of crucial SerDes blocks such as CTLE, DFE, FFE, CDR, and PLLs, along with their characterization and debugging processes.
-Being proficient in using test and measurement equipment like high-speed oscilloscopes and BERTs.
-Understanding SerDes adaptation techniques.
-Experience analyzing SerDes signal integrity.
-Experience with high-speed protocols such as USB, PCIe, DP, etc.
-Exhibiting strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with data investigation and mining expertise.
-Developing robust test methodologies to evaluate performance and calculate high-speed serial interfaces (SerDes) operating margins across PVT variations.
-Supporting ATE and Product Engineering

Minimum Qualifications

BSEE and 10+ years related industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

MSEE preferred.
Hands on SerDes Lab experience
Python programming experience

About this role

Summary

Validate and characterize high-speed SerDes circuits in a collaborative environment.

Job title

Silicon Validation Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Waltham, on-site, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

lab characterizationSerDes architecturesprotocols (USB, PCIe, DP)test equipment (oscilloscopes, BERTs)problem-solving

Preferred skills

Python programmingSerDes lab experiencehigh-speed protocolsdebugging

Specializations

analog circuitsmixed signalSerDestest and measurementsignal integrity
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Waltham, MA, USA

On-site City