High Speed PHY Firmware Engineer (SERDES)

TL;DR

High Speed PHY Firmware Engineer (SERDES): Developing firmware for high-speed serial-link protocols with an accent on architecture, implementation, and post-silicon validation. Focus on building system-level control software, optimizing adaptation and equalization algorithms, and ensuring robust performance for complex SoC designs.

Location: Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, based in San Jose, CA.

Salary: $101,500–$188,500 per year.

Company

A world leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and silicon intellectual property (IP) solutions, driving innovation in smart technology and SoC design.

What you will do

• Develop and implement firmware features for high-speed SERDES physical IP.
• Collaborate with verification teams to debug and resolve simulation issues.
• Conduct post-silicon testing and validation to identify and fix hardware/firmware performance bottlenecks.
• Build system-level prototype control software for algorithm validation.
• Support product engineering and system validation teams during customer deployment and field debugging.

Requirements

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident status required.
• Solid programming proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
• Understanding of wireline communication principles.
• Knowledge of mixed-signal circuit design and digital signal processing (DSP) techniques.
• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Opportunity to work on industry-leading semiconductor IP and EDA tools.