Senior Applications Engineer (Embedded/Hardware)

TL;DR

Senior Applications Engineer (Embedded/Hardware): Translating field issues and customer requirements into product improvements and new features with an accent on signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed SerDes fundamentals. Focus on leading board-level bring-up, providing on-site/remote debug support, and developing comprehensive application collateral for embedded applications.

Location: Remote within Germany (home based)

Company

hirify.global N.V. enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation as a world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications.

What you will do

• Collaborate with IC design, systems, FW, and test teams to translate field issues into product improvements.
• Review customer schematics and layouts for signal-integrity and power-integrity best practices.
• Lead board-level bring-up and validation using oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers; generate test reports.
• Provide on-site or remote debug support for complex customer issues.
• Develop and maintain application collateral, including reference designs, layout guidelines, and application notes.
• Participate in trade shows and provide FAE training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in hardware design, applications engineering, or system validation.
• Strong understanding of high-speed SerDes fundamentals (channel loss, reflections, ISI, jitter, equalization).
• Demonstrated experience with multi-Gbps serial links (e.g., Ethernet, PCIe, DP, USB3.x/USB4).
• Proficiency with SI/PI tools and simulations (e.g., S-parameter analysis, eye/jitter simulations).
• Hands-on experience using lab equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, TDR, VNA, BERT, protocol analyzers).
• Strong skills in PCB design for high-speed (layer stack-up, routing constraints, differential pairs).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with global, cross-functional teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities for career development through online and offline learning programs.
• Commitment to sustainability and delivering innovative solutions.
• Inclusive work environment with programs focused on diversity, equality, and inclusion.
• Support for professional and personal growth within NXP.