Analog Design Engineer

TL;DR

Systems SERDES Engineer (Hardware): Running behavioral channel simulation and analysis for high-speed wireline analog/DSP SERDES for 100G+ PAM4 standards with an accent on modeling complex analog blocks and contributing to architecture definition. Focus on developing tools for design/debug, working with state-of-the-art optimization and machine learning algorithms, and performing system performance correlation.

Location: Remote from Alberta, Canada or onsite in Vancouver, Ottawa, or Toronto, Canada

Salary: $165,000–$225,000 annually (for Principal level)

Company

hirify.global is a product company accelerating critical data communication for data centers, networking, AI, 5G, and autonomous vehicles through industry-leading wired connectivity solutions.

What you will do

• Run behavioral channel simulation and analysis for high-speed wireline analog/DSP SERDES for 100G+ PAM4 standards.
• Model complex analog blocks such as Transmitter, FFE, CTLE, DFE, and CDRs.
• Contribute to Architecture definition for SERDES links across various standards.
• Develop and deploy tools to accelerate design and debug processes for analog/validation teams.
• Work with state-of-the-art optimization and machine learning algorithms for chip optimization.
• Perform sensitivity analysis and regression simulations, collaborating with internal silicon engineering.

Requirements

• Masters/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Engineering Science.
• 5+ years of experience in SERDES modeling.
• Previous experience with modeling critical SERDES blocks (Transmitter, FFE, CTLE, DFE, CDRs).
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB, C/C++, Python, Tcl, Perl.
• Experience working with PCIe and/or Ethernet SerDes specifications.
• English: B2 required.

Nice to have

• IBIS-AMI modelling experience.
• Familiarity with PCI-SIG, IEEE 802.3 and OIF standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan including Health Spending Account and Wellness Spending Account.
• Flexible time off options, including paid vacation, paid holidays, and Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Eligibility for additional compensation opportunities: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), short-term incentive, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Supportive environment valuing diversity and providing accommodations during recruitment.