SerDes IC Architect

IC Resources; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources in Lausanne, Switzerland seeks a SerDes Architecture and Modelling Engineer to explore next-generation high-speed communication systems. The role focuses on research, developing new architectures and transitioning concepts into practical transceiver designs.

Applicants should have a strong research background in signal processing, communications, control theory or mathematical modelling, with 5+ years in relevant fields. On-site work in Lausanne is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in semiconductor, telecommunications, or scientific software development.
• Experience with high-speed SerDes, clock recovery and signal integrity.
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python or C++.
• System-level modelling of digital communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new concepts for high-speed serial communication systems.
• Build system-level models to investigate, compare and optimise new architectures.
• Develop signal processing algorithms and evaluate their impact on link performance.
• Use MATLAB, Python or C++ to model communication systems and test ideas.
• Collaborate with architects and IC designers to translate concepts into practical transceiver architectures.
• Analyse system limitations including signal integrity, noise, power and clock recovery.
• Define link budgets and block-level specifications based on requirements.
• Support analog, digital and verification teams throughout development.

Skills

Signal processing

System-level modelling

C++

MATLAB

Python

Algorithm development

Research

High-speed SerDes

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SPICE

Spectre

Job description

I am recruiting for a SerDes Architecture and Modelling Engineer to join my client’s team in Lausanne, Switzerland. This is a research and architecture-focused position for an engineer who enjoys investigating new ideas, developing algorithms and creating models to explore the performance of next‑generation high‑speed communication systems.

The role has a strong emphasis on research, innovation and developing new architectural concepts rather than simply implementing established designs.

As a SerDes Architecture and Modelling Engineer, you will:

• Research and develop new concepts for high‑speed serial communication systems
• Build system level models to investigate, compare and optimise new architectures
• Develop signal processing algorithms and evaluate their impact on link performance
• Use MATLAB, Python or C++ to model communication systems and test new ideas
• Work with architects and IC designers to translate research concepts into practical transceiver architectures
• Analyse system limitations including signal integrity, noise, power and clock recovery
• Define link budgets and block‑level specifications based on system requirements
• Support analog, digital and verification teams throughout the development process

My client is looking for an engineer with a strong research background in signal processing, communications, control theory or mathematical modelling.

Relevant experience could include:

• Research and development of new communication or signal processing techniques
• Strong understanding of digital algorithms and control theory
• Experience developing and implementing signal processing algorithms
• System‑level modelling of digital communication systems
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python or C++
• Understanding of SerDes, clock recovery or other high‑speed communication systems
• Knowledge of signal integrity and analog circuit behaviour
• Experience with SPICE or Spectre would be useful

The role is aimed at someone with 5+ years of experience in semiconductor, telecommunications, communications research or scientific software development.

A Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Communications, Computer Science or a related field is expected.

The SerDes Architecture and Modelling Engineer position would suit someone who enjoys working in an R&D environment, challenging existing approaches and turning research ideas into new system architectures.

The role requires a minimum of 3 days on site in Lausanne.