Field Application Engineer

Credo; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Equity

Medical benefits

Job summary

Credo is seeking a Field Application Engineer to join the AE Team. You will work with internal teams and customers to ensure chip and system operation in customer environments, analyze systems, and provide clear debug instructions. You will develop Python automation scripts, test chip performance, and improve SerDes algorithms.

Onsite at San Jose, CA HQ. Base salary ranges from $65,000 to $100,000 per year, with discretionary bonus, equity and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 1+ years of experience.
• Strong customer-facing skills.
• Proficient in Python and able to develop code within existing structures.
• Basic knowledge in DSP and Digital Design.
• Experience with high-speed test equipment.
• Team-oriented with strong analytical skills and self-driven mindset.
• Strong multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support Customers on Internal Chip and IP evaluations and demonstrations.
• Use test and debug scripts and analyze SerDes behaviors in customer and internal environments.
• Perform System Level Verification and Validation under different testing environments.
• Analyze and debug High Speed Systems for different speeds.
• Work with Internal AE teams and Design Team to generate stable firmware with SerDes algorithms.
• Understand SLT test scripts and collaborate with Production to run large quantity tests.
• Generate high-quality reports based on customer evaluations and testing results.

Skills

Python programming

Customer facing

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

About the role

Credo is seeking a Field Application Engineer to join the AE Team. You will work closely with Internal AE team and working on customers supports to make sure the chip and systems are running issue-free on customer environment, and analyze customer system to provide clear debug instructions to the team. You will be responsible for assisting the Internal AE team verifying and validating post-silicon High-Speed SerDes Ethernet Linecard Products internally and on customer environment, including developing high efficiency Python Automation Scripts, testing and evaluating chip performance on various environments in system level, and implementing and improving SerDes Algorithm and Performance. You will need to cooperate with the Design Team, Production Team, and Firmware Team to make sure the chip is able to run under different conditions This position will be onsite at our San Jose, CA HQ.

About the role

Credo is seeking a Field Application Engineer to join the AE Team. You will work closely with Internal AE team and working on customers supports to make sure the chip and systems are running issue-free on customer environment, and analyze customer system to provide clear debug instructions to the team. You will be responsible for assisting the Internal AE team verifying and validating post-silicon High-Speed SerDes Ethernet Linecard Products internally and on customer environment, including developing high efficiency Python Automation Scripts, testing and evaluating chip performance on various environments in system level, and implementing and improving SerDes Algorithm and Performance. You will need to cooperate with the Design Team, Production Team, and Firmware Team to make sure the chip is able to run under different conditions This position will be onsite at our San Jose, CA HQ.

Base salary range

is $65,000 - $100,000 a year. The base salary offer will depend on factors such as education, experience, training, skills, qualifications, and location. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, equity and a full range of medical and other benefits.

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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related major with 1+ years of experience.
• Strong Customer Facing Skills.
• Proficient skills in python programming languages and skills in understanding and developing codes under available structures.
• Basic knowledge in DSP and Digital Design.
• Experience with handling and running high-speed test equipment.
• Team oriented with strong analytical skills, self-driven with desire to deliver beyond the scope of each job.
• Strong Multi-tasking skills to handle different requests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related major with 3+ years of experience.
• Experiences with C and Firmware Development, familiar with Git.
• Knowledge in Ethernet top level including Retimer, Bitmux, MAC/PCS and MAC/Sec is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking, and ability to handle and adapt in new generations of technologies.
• Strong teamwork orientation and collaborative approach
• Skills in developing automation test scripts for link-up, training and diagnostics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Customer on Internal Chip and IP evaluations and demonstrations.
• Using Test and Debug Scripts and analyze SerDes Behaviors in Customer and Internal Environments.
• Performing System Level Verification and Validation under different testing environments.
• Analyzing and Debugging High Speed Systems for different speeds.
• Working with Internal AE teams and Design Team to generate stable firmware with SerDes Algorithms.
• Understand SLT Test Scripts and work with Production Team to run large quantity sample tests.
• Generating high quality reports based on customer evaluations and testing results.

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.

Credo is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate your website or complete the application process, email [e-mail].

Salary

65000 - 100000 USD (yearly)