Staff Engineer, Application Engineering (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Staff Engineer, Application Engineering (Semiconductor): Supporting hirify.global business units and customers with SerDes IP integration and debugging, with an accent on DSP algorithms and mixed-signal circuit components. Focus on troubleshooting complex technical issues, optimizing SerDes IP performance, and ensuring successful implementation in customer systems.

Location: Onsite in Santa Clara, CA, USA. Requires eligibility to access export-controlled information under U.S. export control laws and regulations.

Salary: $111,070–$166,400 per annum

Company

hirify.global provides essential semiconductor solutions for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures.

What you will do

• Engage with customers to understand their technical requirements for hirify.global's SerDes IP integration.
• Provide hands-on technical support during the design, development, and deployment phases of SerDes IP solutions.
• Collaborate with internal design teams to optimize SerDes IP performance, focusing on DSP algorithms and mixed-signal circuit components.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex technical issues related to SerDes IP, DSP algorithms, and mixed-signal design.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and conduct training on SerDes IP features and best practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including product management and design engineering, to align product capabilities with customer needs.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 3+ 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).
• Proficient 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).
• Experience with lab equipment for signal integrity analysis and debugging (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers).
• Expertise in Ethernet and PCIe protocol system design, application, and electrical compliance test measurements.

Culture & Benefits

• Exceptional and 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.

Hiring process

• Candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (e.g., transcription apps, real-time answer generators, automated note-taking bots) during interviews.
• Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.