Digital - Principal Systems/DSP Engineer

Eliyan; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

A leading chiplet startup is seeking a Principal Systems/DSP Engineer to define and drive DSP architecture for next-generation 224G and 448G SerDes designs. You will be responsible for end-to-end system modeling, equalization algorithm development, and CDR architecture. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in DSP systems, particularly in high-speed serial communications, and must possess a Masters or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering. A fun work environment with excellent benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in DSP system architecture and algorithm development for high-speed serial communication systems.
• Deep expertise in digital communication and signal processing theory.
• Expert-level proficiency in system modeling using MATLAB, Simulink, C, and/or Python.

Responsibilities

• Define and architect low-power DSP architectures for 224G PAM4 and 448G SerDes designs.
• Develop and maintain behavioral models of mixed-signal transceiver circuits using MATLAB.
• Optimize equalization algorithms for channel loss and impairment compensation.

Skills

DSP system architecture

Algorithm development

Digital communication theory

High-speed serial communication

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Education

Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Job description

Join the leading chiplet startup! As the Principal Systems/DSP Engineer at Eliyan, you will define and drive the DSP architecture for next-generation 224G and 448G SerDes designs powering tomorrow’s chiplet-based systems with best-in-class power, area, manufacturability, and design flexibility. You will own the end-to-end system modeling, equalization algorithm development, and CDR architecture for industry-leading SerDes IPs implemented on advanced 3nm/2nm process nodes. You will work with a cross-functional team of experts that operate from first principles, innovate and push the envelope to create high-volume and high-performance manufacturable products. We offer a fun work environment with excellent benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Define and architect low-power DSP architectures for 224G PAM4 and 448G SerDes designs, driving key trade-offs between power, performance, and area
• Develop and maintain behavioral models of mixed-signal transceiver circuits using MATLAB, Simulink, C, and/or Python for system-level performance prediction and design specification
• Develop, evaluate, and optimize equalization algorithms including FFE, DFE, CTLE, and MLSE/MLSD for 224G/448G channel loss and impairment compensation
• Derive and specify analog front-end (AFE), DAC/ADC, and PLL performance targets from system-level BER and link budget analyses
• Design and optimize adaptive DSP algorithms for channel compensation, including adaptation convergence strategies, calibration sequencing, and robustness across PVT corners
• Architect and evaluate clock and data recovery (CDR) algorithms and loop dynamics, including jitter tolerance analysis, bang-bang and linear CDR trade-offs, and frequency acquisition strategies
• Perform system-level simulations and trade-off analyses balancing power consumption (digital and analog), performance, and BER requirements
• Collaborate closely with analog, digital RTL, and physical design teams to ensure algorithm-to-implementation fidelity and power-efficient silicon realization
• Develop and evaluate FEC solutions including inner/outer FEC architectures, RS-FEC (KP4/KP8) integration, and concatenated coding schemes per IEEE 802.3dj and OIF CEI-224G standards
• Drive silicon bring-up and characterization test plans, correlating pre-silicon system models with post-silicon measurements to validate DSP performance
• Define lab validation methodologies and work with characterization teams on silicon debug, performance benchmarking, and standard compliance testing
• Provide technical leadership to customers and partners on system-level link performance, interoperability, and algorithmic optimization

Qualification

• Masters or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields
• 10+ years of experience in DSP system architecture and algorithm development for high-speed serial communication systems, with hands-on work at 112G PAM4 or higher data rates
• Deep expertise in digital communication and signal processing theory, including PAM4 modulation, equalization architectures, CDR loop dynamics, and statistical channel modeling
• Expert-level proficiency in system modeling using MATLAB, Simulink, C, and/or Python with demonstrated ability to build production-quality behavioral models
• Strong working knowledge of high-speed serial protocols and standards including Ethernet (IEEE 802.3ck/df/dj), PCIe, UCIe, and OIF CEI specifications
• Solid understanding of mixed-signal circuit design concepts (DAC/ADC architectures, PLL phase noise, AFE linearity) and their impact on DSP algorithm performance and link budget
• Proven ability to collaborate across analog, digital, and verification teams to translate algorithmic intent into silicon-ready implementations
• Hands-on experience with 112G/224G SerDes products with proven tapeout or silicon characterization results
• Detailed knowledge of OIF CEI-224G and IEEE 802.3dj standards including link budget allocation, compliance test methodologies, and FEC performance metrics
• Experience with chiplet D2D interconnects, optical/electrical interfaces (VCSEL, EML), or DRAM/HBM PHY systems a plus