Apple Inc. Cupertino , CA 95014
Posted 3 weeks ago
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!
Key Qualifications
Lab skills: High speed oscilloscopes, BERT, logic analyzers, electronic loads, probing techniques
Experience with high-speed serial I/O busses is required: example USB3, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, PCIe
Understanding of signal integrity concepts such as differential impedance, jitter, insertion loss, return loss, termination, etc
Familiarity with electrical compliance test specifications (CTS) and compliance test suite.
Basic surface mount component solder rework ability is a plus
Experience with schematic and PCB physical design tools to interpret the design and locate physical probe points
Excellent documentation and communication skills to coordinate and update on report status across a large number of tests and measurement results
MacOS and command line interface experience are preferred
Scripting experience in any programming language (C++, Python, PERL, MATLAB) to develop automation scripts is a plus
Experience in Analog IP Characterization (SerDes, PLL, Data Converters, DDR) is desirable
Deep understanding and working knowledge of register programming for configuring SerDes PHY and Controller blocks for system validation needs
Experience in driving initiatives that improved process, procedures, and result quality of high Speed IO Validation at product level
Description
Execute high-speed serial I/O electrical compliance tests
Organize compliance data reports for comparison against specs and approval by certification orgs
Troubleshoot 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
Develop deep understanding of details of the IP architecture/design
Education & Experience
Minimum 5 years relevant industry work experience.
Educational Qualification: BSEE is required, MSEE is a plus.
Pay & Benefits
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.
Apple Inc.