Senior Staff Applications Engineer (SerDes)

TL;DR

Senior Staff Applications Engineer (SerDes): Providing expert guidance and technical support for the integration of hirify.global's SerDes IP into customer systems, focusing on optimizing SerDes IP performance through DSP algorithms and mixed-signal circuit components. Focus on leading troubleshooting efforts for complex technical issues, ensuring successful implementation, and maintaining high performance and reliability standards.

Location: Onsite in Santa Clara, CA, USA. Applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable U.S. law, including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals.

Salary: $121,400–$181,800 per annum

Company

hirify.global provides semiconductor solutions that are essential building blocks for data infrastructure, connecting the world across enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Provide expert guidance and technical support to customers for integrating hirify.global's SerDes IP.
• Collaborate with internal design teams to optimize SerDes IP performance using DSP algorithms and mixed-signal components.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex technical issues related to SerDes IP, leveraging DSP algorithms and mixed-signal design expertise.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and conduct training sessions for SerDes IP features.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of product capabilities with customer needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5-8+ years of relevant experience in SerDes IP, DSP algorithm development, and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Strong expertise in SerDes IP and high-speed serial communication protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet).
• Proficiency in DSP algorithm design and implementation, including equalization, filtering, and error correction.
• Extensive experience with mixed-signal circuit design, including PLLs, ADCs, DACs, and high-speed analog front-ends.
• Familiarity with EDA tools for mixed-signal design and verification (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys) and lab equipment for signal integrity analysis.
• Expertise in Ethernet and PCIe protocol system design and application, including electrical compliance test measurements.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting financial well-being, family, mental/physical health, and recognition.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Family support programs and robust mental health resources.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.
• Interviews are designed to evaluate individual experience and thought process, prohibiting the use of AI tools.