Senior Application Engineer

ThinkIQ; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Full benefits

Job summary

ThinkIQ is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer in San Jose, California, to ensure the reliability of high-speed SerDes DSP products for AI data centers and hyperscale networks. The role involves building tools for data capture, analysis, and testing, along with defining test plans.

The ideal candidate should possess a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics, and have strong skills in Python, Linux, Docker, and control theory. The position includes a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Proficiency in Python and familiar with libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Plotly.
• Experience with Linux, Git, and Docker is important.

Responsibilities

• Build tools for data capture, testing, and analysis.
• Define and execute test plans; root-cause system issues across firmware, hardware, and software.
• Extend data platforms and coordinate with global teams.

Skills

Python (NumPy/Pandas/Plotly)

Linux

Git

Docker

Control theory familiarity

Schematic/PCB literacy

Education

Master’s preferred in EE/CE/Physics or related

Job description

Overview

Senior Applications Engineer – DSP & Communication Systems for Optical DSP AE team. Ensure release, validation, and system-level reliability of high-speed SerDes DSP products for AI data centers/hyperscale networks; contribute to automation/data analysis platform.

Responsibilities

• Build tools for data capture/testing/analysis; define/execute test plans; root‑cause system issues across FW/HW/SW; extend data platforms; coordinate globally.

Qualifications

• Master’s preferred in EE/CE/Physics or related
• Python (NumPy/Pandas/Plotly); Linux/Git/Docker; control theory familiarity; schematic/PCB literacy.
• Minimum expertise in one: SerDes PHY; DSP/communications; wireless/analog/applied physics.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range is $120,000 – $200,000 a year. Eligible for bonus, equity, and full benefits.