Principal DSP Engineer (Semiconductors)

TL;DR

Principal DSP Engineer (Semiconductors): Design and simulate DSP architectures and FEC hardware specifications for high-speed wireline Ethernet communication with an accent on equalization and timing synchronization. Focus on developing behavioral models for transceivers and solving complex signal processing challenges for Base-T, SerDes, and optical channels.

Location: Santa Clara, CA. Applicants must be eligible to access US export-controlled information (EAR)

Expected Base Pay Range: $166,520 - $249,500 per annum

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor solutions that serve as the building blocks for data infrastructure across cloud, AI, and carrier architectures.

What you will do

• Design and simulate DSP architectures, defining key capabilities and performance requirements for analog and digital designers.
• Create detailed DSP and FEC hardware block specifications for RTL implementation.
• Conduct research in digital signal processing for Base-T, SerDes, and optical channels.
• Develop behavioral modeling of mixed-signal circuit designs for transceivers.
• Collaborate with designers to ensure efficient circuit architecture implementation.
• Support chip lab bring-up and provide guidance on test plans for lab characterization.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• 3+ years of related design experience.
• Strong knowledge of communications theory, system design, and digital signal processing.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Matlab or Python.
• Eligibility to access US export-controlled information (EAR).

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Ethernet systems.
• Experience in high-speed DSP, specifically FFE/DFE, Clock and Data Recovery (CDR), or FEC (RS, soft decoding, Viterbi).
• Experience with ADC-based wireline transceivers or coherent DSP architectures.
• Knowledge of high-speed/time interleaved ADC and associated calibration algorithms.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits focusing on financial well-being, family support, and health.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look-back.
• Robust mental and physical health resources.
• Recognition and service awards.

Hiring process

• Standard interview evaluations of experience and communication skills.
• Strict prohibition of AI tools (transcription apps, ChatGPT, Copilot) during interviews.