Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or related field
Strong background in coding theory and error correction algorithms
Experience with soft-decision forward error correction schemes
Familiarity with modern FEC techniques like LDPC and staircase codes
Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and MATLAB
Experience modeling communication systems
Familiarity with version control systems like GitHub
Responsibilities
Research and develop forward error correction (FEC) schemes for optical communication
Design and optimize soft-decision FEC algorithms
Develop and evaluate advanced coding schemes like LDPC and staircase codes
Model and simulate FEC performance in optical systems
Analyze performance trade-offs such as coding gain and throughput
Create simulation models for algorithm verification
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for hardware implementation
Benefits
Play a foundational role at a growing semiconductor start-up
Work on advanced optical communication technologies for AI and data centers
Join a collaborative international team that values ideas and initiative
Opportunity to grow with the company and shape the industry's future
Full Job Description
About the Role:
We are looking for skilled and motivated engineers to join our team and help us build optical transceivers for next-generation optical modems. The ideal candidate must have a strong theoretical background in coding theory, digital communications, and error correction techniques, with experience developing high-performance forward error correction (FEC) algorithms for high-speed communication systems. Candidates with industry experience are preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Research, develop, and evaluate forward error correction (FEC) schemes for high-speed optical communication systems.
Design and optimize soft-decision FEC algorithms suitable for high-throughput optical modem implementations.
Develop and evaluate coding schemes such as LDPC, staircase codes, or related high-performance FEC architectures.
Model and simulate FEC performance in optical communication systems, including interaction with DSP blocks and channel impairments.
Analyze performance trade-offs including coding gain, latency, throughput, and implementation complexity.
Develop floating-point and fixed-point simulation models for algorithm verification.
Implement bit-accurate and cycle-accurate models supporting ASIC implementation.
Collaborate closely with DSP, ASIC, firmware, and verification teams to ensure efficient hardware implementation.
Document algorithm design and simulation results.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Strong background in coding theory and error correction algorithms.
Experience with FEC schemes for communication systems, particularly soft-decision FEC.
Familiarity with LDPC, staircase codes, product codes, or related modern FEC techniques.
Experience evaluating coding gain, BER performance, and decoder complexity.
Programming experience in C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or similar languages.
Experience in modeling communication systems.
Familiarity with DSP algorithms for communication systems.
Experience with version control systems, specifically GitHub.
Familiarity with hardware implementation considerations and languages such as Verilog or VHDL is a plus.
Team player with a mindset focused on the successful delivery of the first product.
Salary Range
$150,000 - $250,000 Base Annually The final offer will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
