SIPI Characterization Engineer
Core
Own electrical characterization of high-speed SerDes interfaces and power delivery networks for AI accelerator compute systems.
Role type
Senior IC SIPI (Signal/Power Integrity) Characterization Engineer
Builds
Scalable test automation infrastructure for Electrical Design Validation Testing (EDVT) across thousands of channels
Domain
Hardware validation for AI accelerators and GPU systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
High-speed SerDes architecture, transmission line theory, PDN design principles, lab equipment proficiency, Python scripting
Preferred skills
AI accelerator/GPU system validation, JEDEC/PCIe compliance testing, statistical process control (SPC), PCB layout review
Technologies
VNA, TDR, Oscilloscopes, BERTs, Power analyzers, Python
Responsibilities
Characterize high-speed SerDes interfaces (BER testing, eye diagram analysis, PVT characterization); Measure and analyze power rail transient noise and PDN impedance; Architect and maintain scalable test automation frameworks; Collaborate with board designers on PCB stackup and trace routing rules; Develop correlation methodologies to align simulation predictions with measured results
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
