Signal and Power Integrity Engineer - Serial IO Interface
Core
Ensuring signal and power integrity for high-speed serial interfaces across silicon, package, and board levels in Apple SOCs.
Role type
Senior IC signal and power integrity engineer (serial IO)
Builds
High-speed serial interface systems for Apple devices
Domain
Consumer electronics / High-speed digital design
Required skills
High-speed serial interface design (USB, PCIe), 3D/2D EM simulation, transmission line theory, PDN design, SI/PI modeling, lab validation
Preferred skills
PhD in relevant field, package/board design analysis, familiarity with VNA/TDR/spectrum analyzers, co-design across system layers
Technologies
VNA, TDR, real-time scope, spectrum analyzer, 3D/2D EM simulation tools
Responsibilities
Perform 3D model extractions and simulations for design optimization and validation; drive co-design across SOCs, packages, and systems; execute test plans to validate signal and power integrity; perform end-to-end PDN sign-off including transient voltage noise simulations; define and implement interface specifications.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
