SerDes Validation engineer
Core
Develop characterization and validation test solutions for optical links (co-packaged optics, optical interconnects) and electrical SerDes, ensuring performance against design targets and industry standards.
Role type
Optical & SerDes Validation Engineer
Builds
Characterization and validation test solutions for optical links and electrical SerDes
Domain
Semiconductor / High-speed optical interconnects
Required skills
Optical link validation, characterization methodology, optical lab instruments (DCA, Tunable Filter, PDFA, OSA), optical transceiver testing, mixed signal analysis, test automation scripting, high-speed scope usage, BERT, VNA, PCIe/Ethernet compliance, Signal Integrity, Power Integrity
Preferred skills
Co-packaged optics experience, electrical SerDes validation, advanced data post-processing
Technologies
DCA, Tunable Filter, PDFA, OSA, BERT, VNA, PCIe, Ethernet
Responsibilities
Validate and characterize optical SerDes link functionality and performance; troubleshoot optical link issues and determine root cause; collaborate with architects and design engineers to understand specifications; ensure optical link performance metrics (extinction ratio, TDECQ, eye/BER) comply with standards; develop test automations with scripting to improve efficiency.
Seniority
Mid-level IC
