High-Speed SerDes & Mixed-Signal Validation Engineer
Core
Design and validate high-speed electrical and optical interconnect products (VCSEL-based) using test platforms, benches, and measurement methodologies for cloud data centers and communication infrastructure.
Role type
Senior IC mixed-signal validation engineer (optical/electrical)
Builds
Electrical and optical test platforms, benches, evaluation boards, and test fixtures for VCSEL-based optical interconnects
Domain
Semiconductor, optical interconnects, high-speed communication
Required skills
High-speed electrical lab measurements (oscilloscopes, BERT, VNA/TDR, AWG), Optical lab measurements (power meters, spectrum analyzers, photoreceivers), Bench automation in Python, High-speed board design (SI/PI, transmission-line), Communication systems fundamentals, Analog and digital circuits
Preferred skills
PCB fabrication and assembly, Cross-functional team leadership, Vendor qualification, Root-cause analysis
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, JMP, R, OrCAD, Allegro, SCPI/VISA/GPIB, Real-time oscilloscopes, BERT, VNA, TDR, AWG, Optical spectrum analyzers
Responsibilities
Design and develop electrical and optical test platforms and benches; Design and develop hardware including PCBs, evaluation boards, and test fixtures; Develop new measurement techniques for optical links and high-speed electrical interfaces; Bring up, debug, and characterize electro-optical chiplets and products; Automate benches and data flows; Engage with cross-functional teams and optics vendors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities
