Principal Engineer, Hardware Systems & Silicon Validation (Ethernet/SERDES)

TL;DR

Principal Engineer, Hardware Systems & Silicon Validation (Ethernet/SERDES): Owning the validation of hirify.global Ethernet Cu PHY in a post-silicon environment, developing system-level and silicon-level test plans, and performing lab-based bring-up and unit test execution. Focus on high-speed signal validation, debugging PHY protocol issues, and leading technical discussions for issue resolution.

Location: Onsite in Irvine, CA. Applicants must be eligible to access U.S. export-controlled information. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals, applicants may be subject to an export license review prior to employment.

Salary: $144,800 - $214,340 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

• Own responsibility for hirify.global Ethernet Cu PHY Validation in post-silicon environment.
• Develop System-level and Silicon-level test plans for hirify.global Alaska-M Ethernet PHY and Alaska-C HSC Retimer PHY products.
• Define, document, execute, and report the overall PHY validation/test plan for hirify.global storage devices.
• Perform lab-based silicon bring-up and unit test execution focused on 10BASE-T Physical and PCS layer hardware and firmware functionality.
• Perform high-speed signal validation and analysis using various test equipment.
• Lead collaborative technical discussions to drive resolution on technical issues, working with cross-functional teams and customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 10-15 years of experience OR Master’s/PhD with 5-10 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of high-speed SERDES, equalization technique, and Ethernet Networking protocols.
• 5+ years of experience with High Speed IO testing, Analog AFE characterization debugging and validation.
• Strong lab skills with hands-on experience in system bring-up, system testing, and debug.
• In-depth working knowledge of test equipment used for PAM4 SERDES and 10GBASE-T Cu PHY Ethernet AFE characterization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Applicants must be eligible to access U.S. export-controlled information.
• Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals, applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of Ethernet Networking interface and characterization.
• Working knowledge and experience on Ethernet and PAM4 SERDES.
• Extensive knowledge of the physical and protocol levels (PMA, PCS, MAC) of one or more common high-speed interfaces.
• Working knowledge of hardware board design; able to read board schematics and board layout.
• Working experience with Python.

Culture & Benefits

• Total compensation package with a base, bonus, and equity.
• Health and financial wellbeing benefits including flexible time off and 401k.
• Year-end shutdown, floating holidays, and paid time off to volunteer.
• Commitment to fair and authentic hiring practices.

Hiring process

• Interviews are designed to assess personal experience, thought process, and communication skills in real-time.
• The use of AI tools (e.g., transcription apps, real-time answer generators, note-taking bots) during interviews is prohibited and will result in disqualification.