Senior Principal Applications Engineering (Network Validation)

TL;DR

Senior Principal Applications Engineering - Network Validation (AI): Proactively supports hirify.global's Optical PAM4 DSP products, acting as the primary technical interface between customers and hirify.global's engineering teams to resolve technical issues with an accent on customer needs to marketing and engineering teams. Focus on automation and qualification of optical modules from various vendors with different switches, enhancing efficiency and reliability in validation processes.

Location: Onsite in Santa Clara, CA

Salary: 177,820 - 266,400 USD per annum

Company

hirify.global’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world.

What you will do

• Proactively and efficiently support hirify.global's Optical PAM4 DSP products, acting as the primary technical interface between customers and hirify.global's engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Own and drive customer issues to resolution, collaborating with Field Application Engineers (FAEs) and Product Line Managers (PLMs) to gather and communicate customer needs to marketing and engineering teams.
• Review customer designs utilizing hirify.global ODSP products, providing guidance to ensure optimal integration and performance within their platforms.
• Evaluate hardware and software features from DSPs and develop implementation plans for qualification and testing.
• Collaborate with vendors and manufacturers to define and develop test plans for Optical Modules and PHY chips, ensuring compliance with industry standards and performance expectations.
• Automate optical test plans and qualify optical modules from various vendors with different switches, enhancing efficiency and reliability in validation processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with 15+ years of related professional experience; OR Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience; OR PhD with 8+ years of experience.
• Good understanding of digital signal processing (DSP), analog circuits, and system hardware.
• Lab experience with PAM4 SerDes TX and RX validation is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in network environments, with a minimum of 2+ years.
• Experience with transceivers and familiarity with IEEE standards, with at least 1+ year of experience.
• Proficiency in networking protocols and technologies, with a minimum of 1+ year of experience.
• This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law.

Nice to have

• Knowledge in C and/or Python is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Family support programs to help balance work and home life.
• Robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.