BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 2+ years of experience, or MS in EE/CE.
Experience in mixed-signal and DSP-based systems, particularly high-speed SerDes architectures.
Basic understanding of analog and digital circuits.
Proficiency in Python and C programming for SerDes automation and data analysis.
Familiarity with IEEE 802.3 compliance testing and performance characterization.
Responsibilities
Attend technical reviews with the design team and contribute to new product testing.
Debug high-priority issues onsite, demonstrating a proactive approach.
Collaborate across teams to develop comprehensive test plans.
Create customer-facing documentation, including handbooks and application notes.
Define and implement complex SerDes training algorithms across various channels.
Benefits
Discretionary bonus eligibility.
Equity options available.
Comprehensive medical benefits.
Opportunities for cross-functional collaboration in a high-tech environment.
Full Job Description
Job description
Team Credo is looking for an Application Engineer to join our mission to transform connectivity at scale. This role will play a critical role in advancing semiconductor technologies through innovative design, development, and testing. This position offers opportunities for cross-functional collaboration in a high-tech environment, ideal for professionals passionate about microelectronics and integrated systems.
Base salary range is $80,000 - $130,000 a year. The base salary offer will depend on factors such as education, experience, training, skills, qualifications, and location. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, equity and a full range of medical and other benefits.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
BS with two or more years of experience or MS in EE/CE.
Background in mixed-signal and DSP-based systems, with an understanding of high-speed SerDes architectures and CDR/PLL.
Basic knowledge of analog and digital circuits.
Skills in Python and C programming to develop SerDes automation for link-up, training, and data analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with IEEE 802.3 compliance testing and SerDes performance characterization, including measurement of key metrics such as JTOL, BER, jitter, and PAM4 signal integrity.
Experience with 6560G SerDes (112G/224G preferred), and knowledge of equalization (FFE, CTLE, DFE).
Knowledge of adaptive signal processing, coding, and FEC algorithms is a strong plus.
Experience with high-speed test equipment (scopes, BERTs, spectrum analyzers).
Good debug and data analysis skills.
Job responsibilities
Regularly attend technical reviews with the design team, and participate in new product testing and Python script development.
Debug issues onsite, with a willingness to go above and beyond to resolve high-priority issues.
Collaborate with multiple teams and disciplines to develop test plans.
Create customer-facing documentation, such as handbooks and application notes with reference designs.
Define, test, and implement complex SerDes training algorithms for a multi-rack system involving a wide variety of channels on boards, in systems, over copper backplanes, and optical fibers.
