Digital Signal Processing and System Validation Engineer

About the role

Design digital signal processing blocks for the next generation of optical data center connectivity products. Validate ASIC architecture both pre- and post-silicon in a highly visible role.

Requirements

• MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 10+ years, or PhD with 7+ years, of experience in digital signal processing design for SerDes and serial link high-speed data center networking.
• Experience in post-silicon validation of digital and analog mixed-signal IPs.
• Deep understanding of ADC and analog-based optical and electrical interconnect architectures (e.g., 100G/200G/400G per lane PAM4 and NRZ) and design trade-offs to optimize performance, power, and cost.
• Experience translating CDR and equalization architectures into Verilog code for logic synthesis.
• Proficiency with Matlab, Simulink, and Verilog-HDL/System Verilog coding.
• Experience with front-end tools such as NCVerilog, NCSIM, Simvision, and Spyglass.
• Exposure to Design for Test (DFT), including scan concepts and writing DFT-friendly RTL.
• Experience in synthesis, CDC, and static timing analysis.
• Exposure to SDF-annotated simulations with a strong understanding of parasitic delays.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Good understanding of high-speed DSP applications and algorithms.
• Prior experience with high-speed ADC, FFE, DFE, and CDR adaptation algorithms for PAM4 signals.
• Understanding of logic optimization for low power, timing margins, and DFT.
• Deep understanding of Signal Integrity and Power Integrity modeling for high-speed designs.
• Exposure to Verilog AMS simulation; experience with behavioral models of analog circuits is helpful.
• Willingness to work in a multifunctional role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and management levels effectively.
• Proactive, collaborative, and creative approach to innovation, technical development, and consensus facilitation.
• Excellent time and task management, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Competitive new hire equity grant and annual equity awards, connecting your success to the company’s growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(K) participation with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.
• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws.

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