Principal Applications Engineer (SerDes)

TL;DR

Principal Applications Engineer (SerDes): Leading SerDes IP integration and customer bringup support for customized ASIC and switch programs with an accent on signal integrity and silicon validation. Focus on diagnosing complex link training and FEC performance issues and optimizing high-speed interface applications.

Location: Hybrid (Santa Clara, CA). Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. law (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual).

Salary: $154,680 - $231,700 per annum

Company

hirify.global provides semiconductor solutions that serve as essential building blocks for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Lead SerDes IP integration and customer bringup from initial design review through silicon validation and production release.
• Coordinate engineering resources across IP design, firmware, and validation teams to ensure stable SoC production.
• Diagnose and resolve signal integrity issues, including equalization, link training, and FEC performance across multi-data-rate SerDes.
• Support high-speed interface applications including Ethernet (up to 200G), PCIe Gen1–Gen6, CPRI, JESD, and CEI.
• Manage customer technical escalations end-to-end, from root cause analysis through resolution and documentation.
• Analyze signal integrity using PCB layout reviews, channel simulation, and S-parameter analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 10-15 years of experience, or Master's/PhD with 5-10 years.
• Proven experience in high-speed SerDes IP integration and silicon bringup.
• Strong foundation in signal integrity analysis and end-to-end debug across complex SoC programs.
• Experience with switch, custom ASIC, or connectivity programs (PCIe, Ethernet, D2D).
• Eligibility to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable U.S. law.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Comprehensive family support programs to balance work and home life.
• Robust mental and physical health resources.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.