Application Engineering Intern

Credo; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hands-on learning experience

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading technology firm in San Jose, California, is seeking an Application Engineering Intern to collaborate with engineers on SERDES technology testing and validation. This role will involve lab testing, data analysis, and contributions to firmware improvements. The ideal candidate should be pursuing a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and have strong scripting skills. Competitive hourly pay of $22 is offered, with the internship expected to start in May or June.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a relevant degree.
• Strong knowledge in scripting for automation.
• Experience with lab testing and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform characterization of high-speed SERDES.
• Help firmware team improve adaptation algorithms.
• Manage customer application issues.

Skills

Python scripting

System level validation

Lab testing

Communication protocols (I2C, SPI)

Digital Signal Processing

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

Credo is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Application Engineering Intern to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with experienced validation, design, and firmware engineers to test and debug next-generation SERDES (Serializer/Deserializer) technology. You will contribute to post-silicon validation, lab testing, data analysis, and automation efforts to ensure the quality and performance of our chips meet design specifications. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience with hardware bring-up and python scripting as well as the ability to provide meaningful insight with the data they have taken. More importantly, we are looking for a team player who is eager to learn and easy to communicate with.

Hourly Pay is $22.

Summer Internship will start May/June.

Why Credo

• Purpose: We invest in what matters. From meaningful-future shaping projects to competitive compensation, we empower you to grow your career while making a lasting impact.
• People: Connection starts within. We collaborate, celebrate wins, and create an environment where everyone can do their best work.
• Possibilities: Our belief shapes what’s next. Our technology powers the most reliable and energy-efficient connections around the world – and our team powers new products and markets that come next.

Responsibilities

• Perform characterization of Credo cutting edge high-speed SERDES.
• Perform system level validation for different applications and environment conditions.
• Help the firmware team to improve the SERDES adaptation algorithm with lab test results.
• Manage and resolve customer real application issues.
• Provide/Generate application notes for Credo SERDES.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge in scripting (e.g. python, C, Matlab) for automation of validation efforts. Experience with system level S/W setup is a plus.
• Experience with Lab testing and lab equipment.
• Experience with communication protocols like I2C, I3C, SPI etc.
• Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing and Digital Communications.
• Strong communication, partnership and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of delivering under difficult debug and validation scenarios.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to think outside of the box and come up with creative solutions for system validation.
• Experience with silicon bring-up and debug.
• Knowledgeable about and experienced with common high-speed SerDes protocols (e.g., Ethernet, PCIe, USB, DDR, etc.).
• Knowledge in system bring-up of high-speed serial links.
• Knowledge of SerDes design and architecture including CDR and equalization.
• Knowledge of Tx/Rx equalization techniques and adaptation.
• Knowledge of ADC based links and equalization techniques.

About Credo

Credo’s mission is to transform connectivity at scale through fast, reliable, and energy-efficient system solutions. Our high-speed copper and optical interconnect products deliver industry-leading power and performance at up to 1.6T to meet the ever-expanding data infrastructure demands of AI.

Our product portfolio includes ZeroFlap (ZF) Active Electrical Cables (AECs) and ZF optical transceivers, OmniConnect memory solutions, and a suite of retimers and DSPs for optical and copper Ethernet and PCIe, all leveraging the PILOT diagnostic and analytics software platform. Credo innovations enable our customers to connect the systems that connect the world.

EEO Statement

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