[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Apple jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Apple # SerDes Design and Validation Engineer San Diego, United States of America Design Listed on Apple’s official careers site. Posted October 1, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Apple’s careers site →](https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/details/200686283/serdes-design-and-validation-engineer) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Apple](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/) / SerDes Design and Validation Engineer ## Job description Apple is looking for a SerDes Design and Validation Engineer to Lead system validation of mixed-signal SerDes IP. In this highly visible role, you will contribute to the design, integration and validation of high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits for SerDes PHY applications. This encompasses the design and optimization of critical building blocks such as receivers, transmitters, bias generators, high-speed clock generation and distribution networks targeting best-in-class power, performance, and area metrics. A key part of your design responsibilities will include the development of analog DFT circuits and techniques essential for comprehensive PHY validation. You will develop test plans, review and analyze data to guarantee a robust IP design. You will drive and work closely with production test (e.g. ATE, system validation) teams and debug complex design and system bring-up issues. At Apple, we strive every day to create products that enrich people’s lives — a mission that brings exciting challenges in SOC/PHY design! We’re looking for individuals with strong fundamentals and a proven track record to tackle complex technical problems. You are driven by curiosity, eager to learn new skills, and motivated to maximize the impact of your work. You see the big picture while diving deeply into details to innovate and solve problems. You thrive in collaborative, diverse teams, maintaining a positive spirit even when challenges arise. Above all, you care about making a difference in society and demonstrate leadership through meaningful contributions. We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and especially hardworking system validation engineer with strong background in high-speed serial links. As a member of our dynamic team, you will have the rare and rewarding opportunity to work on upcoming products that will surprise and delight millions of Apple’s customers every day. And all of this while enjoying a great culture where you own your career. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 1, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 17 days - Location: San Diego, United States of America[Apply on Apple’s careers site →](https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/details/200686283/serdes-design-and-validation-engineer) ## More jobs at Apple ### [API Review & Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/e391baae658a21a135e7/) San Diego, United States of America ### [ASIC Digital Design Engineer Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/f0f1c94a160bdc79cd90/) San Diego, United States of America ### [Analog Design Lead - Custom Silicon Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/33a62623331e4a66981f/) San Diego, United States of America ### [Analog Design Lead - Power Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/13fd4442ec360014d5b7/) San Diego, United States of America ### [Analog IC Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/be248c726ed107b02631/) San Diego, United States of America ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Validation and Hardware Design Engineer (SerDes)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/marvell-technology/jobs/c618b2cd3fc3b8af4504/) Marvell Technology · Santa Clara, CA ### [SoC Systems & Infrastructure Engineer (Design • Validation • Debug • FPGA • Emulation • Software)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/7f9d809aa1a5371078bb/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [Senior SerDes & Analog Layout Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/2e4faa4fba390e5703a2/) Microsoft · United States, North Carolina, Raleigh, Texas, Austin, District of Columbia, Washington D.C., Washington, Redmond, Idaho, Boise, Oregon, Hillsboro, California, Mountain View ### [Senior High Speed SerDes Validation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/eb72ca06edf0cb8b8ae9/) NVIDIA · US, CA, Santa Clara ### [SerDes Validation engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/5da6b8734f6d6f70bfdc/) Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) · San Jose, California OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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