Apple Inc. is hiring: Signal Integrity Engineer – Memory Interface in San Diego
Apple Inc., San Diego, CA, United States
Signal Integrity Engineer – Memory Interface
In this position, you will work with the team that develops SOCs used within Apple's mobile devices. You will be specifically responsible for memory interface signal integrity for Apple SoCs, covering the span from package to board.
Description
Work on electrical and physical design of memory systems
Work on electrical extraction and validation of package and MLB
Work with circuit and controller team to optimize memory system design
Work on SI and PI modeling, simulation, and characterization of memory interface
Develop and execute test plans to validate signal and power integrity
Work with product engineering and system engineering to debug and improve product yield
Responsibilities
Conduct end-to-end signal integrity and power integrity simulation studies of memory system including modeling of channels and power delivery networks of die/interposer/PKG/PCB/PMU to meet tight timing and voltage spec.
Provide feedbacks and guidelines to silicon floorplan, package, system design, and other cross‑functional teams.
Provide optimal IO settings and design guideline to cross‑functional teams.
Perform feasibility study for next generation of signaling scheme.
Perform correlation between simulation and silicon measurement.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications
MSEE + 5 years of industry experience and or Ph.D.
Familiar with signal and power integrity issues of memory interfaces.
Prior experience working with actual product package/board design and analysis, PI/SI methodology development, and lab correlation/validation of the simulation results.
Excellent academic background.
Familiar with lab equipment such as VNA, TDR, real‑time scope, spectrum analyzer, etc.
Strong fundamentals in 3D/2D EM simulation tools and transmission line theory.
Proficient in Python with strong foundational coding skills and expertise in leveraging generative AI coding assistants to enhance productivity.
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay range: $120,300 to $210,100
Opportunity to progress, grow, and develop within a role
Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through discretionary employee stock programs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Benefits: comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and free services, tuition reimbursement for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple
Possible discretionary bonuses, commission payments and relocation assistance
EEO Statement
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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In this position, you will work with the team that develops SOCs used within Apple's mobile devices. You will be specifically responsible for memory interface signal integrity for Apple SoCs, covering the span from package to board.
Description
Work on electrical and physical design of memory systems
Work on electrical extraction and validation of package and MLB
Work with circuit and controller team to optimize memory system design
Work on SI and PI modeling, simulation, and characterization of memory interface
Develop and execute test plans to validate signal and power integrity
Work with product engineering and system engineering to debug and improve product yield
Responsibilities
Conduct end-to-end signal integrity and power integrity simulation studies of memory system including modeling of channels and power delivery networks of die/interposer/PKG/PCB/PMU to meet tight timing and voltage spec.
Provide feedbacks and guidelines to silicon floorplan, package, system design, and other cross‑functional teams.
Provide optimal IO settings and design guideline to cross‑functional teams.
Perform feasibility study for next generation of signaling scheme.
Perform correlation between simulation and silicon measurement.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications
MSEE + 5 years of industry experience and or Ph.D.
Familiar with signal and power integrity issues of memory interfaces.
Prior experience working with actual product package/board design and analysis, PI/SI methodology development, and lab correlation/validation of the simulation results.
Excellent academic background.
Familiar with lab equipment such as VNA, TDR, real‑time scope, spectrum analyzer, etc.
Strong fundamentals in 3D/2D EM simulation tools and transmission line theory.
Proficient in Python with strong foundational coding skills and expertise in leveraging generative AI coding assistants to enhance productivity.
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay range: $120,300 to $210,100
Opportunity to progress, grow, and develop within a role
Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through discretionary employee stock programs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Benefits: comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and free services, tuition reimbursement for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple
Possible discretionary bonuses, commission payments and relocation assistance
EEO Statement
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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