Analog SerDes Architect

Kandou AI; Saint-Sulpice; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kandou in Lausanne, Switzerland seeks a SerDes Architecture and Modeling Engineer to advance system-level modelling of serial links using MATLAB, Python, and C++. You will collaborate with system architects to budget the link and define transceiver block specifications.

The role requires strong knowledge of control theory, signal processing, and digital algorithms, with experience in C++, MATLAB, or Python. Familiarity with SPICE/SPECTRE and signal integrity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong background in control theory and digital algorithms.
• Experience implementing signal-processing algorithms.
• Familiar with SerDes link components and clock recovery is a plus.
• Proficient in C++, MATLAB, or Python; knowledge of signal integrity is beneficial.
• Familiar with git and fundamentals of software engineering (unit-testing, profiling).
• Experience with SPICE/SPECTRE and analog circuit concepts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement, document, and maintain software for system-level modelling of serial communication links in MATLAB, Python, and C++.
• Budget the link and define block-level specifications of the transceiver with system architects.
• Collaborate with analog, digital, and verification teams to support design and verification.

Skills

control theory and digital algorithms

signal-processing algorithms

digital communication link knowledge

C++

MATLAB

Python/NumPy

git version-control

SPICE/SPECTRE

signal integrity

communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

NumPy

C++

Git

SPICE/SPECTRE

Job description

At Kandou, we are redefining the economics of AI infrastructure. Our mission is to democratise AI by significantly reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of hardware systems — a critical barrier to scalable adoption.

Our proprietary MIMO-over-copper technology powers a high-performance, chiplet-based AI memory fabric that is both scalable and energy-efficient. Unlike traditional interconnects, our solution reduces power consumption significantly while preserving high bandwidth and ultra-low latency — unlocking unprecedented efficiency for AI training and inference at scale.

Kandou’s architecture is not just an incremental improvement — it’s a foundational shift in how AI hardware is built for the future.

Job title: SerDes Architecture and Modeling Engineer

Location : Lausanne, Switzerland

Responsibility

• Implement, document, and maintain software for system-level modelling of serial communication links in MATLAB, Python, and C++
• Work closely with system architects in order to budget the link and define block-level specs of the transceiver
• Work closely with analog, digital, and verification teams in order to support the design and verification process

Skills

• Good knowledge of control theory and digital algorithms
• Demonstrated skills in implementing signal-processing algorithms
• Understanding of the building blocks of a digital communication link and factors impacting the link performance (Familiarity with SerDes link components and clock recovery circuits is a plus)
• Proficient in at least one of the following programming languages C++, MALTAB, or Python/NumPy.
• Familiar with git version-control system and fundamentals of software engineering (unit-testing, profiling, …)
• Familiar with analog circuit simulators (SPICE/SPECTRE)
• Familiar with principles of signal integrity
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor, telecommunications, or mathematical/scientific software industry
• Experience with system-level simulation of digital communication systems (experience in SerDes links is a plus)
• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams

Education

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Communication Systems, or Computer Science (equivalent or higher) with strong background in Signal Processing and good understanding of Circuits Theory