SIPI Architect for High-Speed SerDes

Role Number: 200634927Team: HardwareLocation: San Francisco Bay Area; AustinPosted: 2025-12-03SummaryIn this position, you will work with the team that develops SoCs. In this high-impact role, you will define and own the end-to-end signal and power integrity strategy for cutting-edge high speed SerDes. You will be responsible for ensuring robust interconnect performance from silicon to system. This position requires deep expertise in leading-edge SerDes technologies (224G+), modern interconnect protocols, and system-level co-design.DescriptionAs the SIPI Architect, you will define and own the end-to-end signal and power integrity architecture for high-speed SerDes interconnects. You will guide technical direction across various teams, lead system-level trade-off analyses, and ensure design robustness through advanced modeling and validation.Minimum QualificationsBS and 20 +years of relevant industry experience.Preferred QualificationsMS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 20+ years of relevant industry experience.Deep expertise in system-level SIPI for high-speed SerDes (112G/224G and beyond).Proven experience architecting solutions for high-performance interconnects using standards such as Ethernet, PCIe, UAL and CXL.Expert in end-to-end channel modeling and link budget analysis, including statistical (e.g., COM) and time-domain simulation.In depth understanding of SerDes TX/RX equalization techniques, clocking and power delivery trade-offs.Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving technical consensus across silicon architecture, circuit design, packaging and system hardware groups.Experience designing interconnects for large-scale systems such as those in data center or high-performance computing (HPC) environments.Familiarity with emerging interconnect technologies, including co-packaged optics (CPO), and advanced packaging (e.g., 2.5D/3D integration).Familiarity with system-level power integrity (PDN) and thermal co-design for large-scale, high-power ASICs.Pay & BenefitsAt 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 $262,500 and $394,000, 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 about Apple BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.EEO StatementApple 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 applicantEEO StatementApple 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 applicantAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.Application DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.