Field Application Engineer

Credo; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Equity

Medical benefits

Job summary

Credo seeks a Field Application Engineer to join the AE Team in San Jose, CA, working with internal teams and customers to ensure chip and system performance in customer environments. You will develop Python automation scripts, test and evaluate chip performance, and help implement SerDes algorithms across various environments.

Onsite at our San Jose HQ, with a discretionary bonus and equity options. The role collaborates with Design, Production, and Firmware teams to ensure robust firmware and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 1+ years customer-facing experience.
• Proficiency in Python and ability to modify existing code.
• Basic knowledge of DSP and digital design; experience with high-speed test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support customers on internal chip/IP evaluations and generate reports.
• Use test and debug scripts to analyze SerDes behavior in customer and internal environments.
• Perform system-level verification in varied testing environments.
• Collaborate with design and Production teams to stabilize firmware.
• Run large-quantity sample tests with Production.

Skills

Python

DSP knowledge

Customer-facing

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

High-speed test equipment

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.

Base salary range

$80,000 - $133,000 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 a related major with one or more years of experience, and strong customer-facing skills.
• Proficiency in Python, with the ability to understand and develop code within existing structures.
• Basic knowledge of DSP and digital design, and experience handling and running high-speed test equipment.
• Team-oriented with strong analytical skills, self-driven with a desire to deliver beyond the scope of each job.
• Strong multitasking skills to handle a variety of requests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related major with three or more years of experience.
• Experience with C and firmware development, and familiarity with Git.
• Knowledge of Ethernet top level, including Retimer, Bitmux, MAC/PCS, and MACsec, is a plus.
• Skills in developing automation test scripts for link-up, training, and diagnostics are a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking, with the ability to adapt to new generations of technologies, and a strong teamwork orientation and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Support customers on internal chip and IP evaluations and demonstrations, and generate high-quality reports based on customer evaluations and testing results.
• Use test and debug scripts to analyze SerDes behavior in customer and internal environments, and analyze and debug high-speed systems across different speeds.
• Perform system-level verification and validation under different testing environments.
• Work with internal AE and design teams to generate stable firmware with SerDes algorithms.
• Understand SLT test scripts and work with the Production team to run large-quantity sample tests.

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, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, 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 our website or complete the application process, email [e-mail].

Salary

65000 - 100000 USD (yearly)