SerDes Validation Senior Staff Engineer (SerDes)

TL;DR

SerDes Validation Senior Staff Engineer (SerDes): Validating and characterizing high-speed SerDes interfaces for enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures with an accent on electrical performance and compliance. Focus on post-silicon bring-up, debug, and functional testing of SerDes PHY for cutting-edge Ethernet and PCIe technologies.

Location: Onsite in Santa Clara, CA, USA

Salary: $121,400–$181,800 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a product company specializing in semiconductor solutions for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures.

What you will do

• Take complete ownership of high-speed SerDes validation in post-silicon environments.
• Perform lab-based silicon bring-up and SerDes engineering for Ethernet/PCIe/D2D Physical layer functionality.
• Participate in collaborative discussions to drive resolution for technical issues.
• Troubleshoot failing tests using diagnostics, hardware analyzers, and software tools.
• Work with cross-functional teams to debug post-silicon and customer issues related to SerDes PHY.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5-7 years of experience OR Master’s degree with 3-5 years of experience.
• 3+ years of experience with high-speed IO testing, debugging, and validation.
• In-depth working knowledge of test equipment for SerDes characterization (Scope, BERT, Network analyzer etc.).
• Strong understanding of high-speed SerDes, equalization techniques, and SerDes links and channels.
• Working knowledge of Ethernet/PCIe interface and characterization.
• Experience with Python, or other programming languages.
• English: B2 required
• Work authorization in the US is required due to U.S. export control laws and regulations.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of the physical and protocol levels (PIPE I/F, PCS, MAC) of one or more common high-speed interfaces.
• Knowledge of board design, board schematics and board layout, and signal integrity.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting financial well-being, family support, 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.