SerDes Silicon Validation Engineer

Broadcom; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a seasoned SerDes hardware validation engineer with extensive experience in Python programming and high-performance test equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing validation platforms as well as performing complex evaluations and measurements in a lab environment. Strong candidates will have significant experience in the field and an educational background that supports the required skillset.

Benefits

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(K) participation

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years or PhD with 3+ years.
• In-depth lab experience using high-performance test equipment.
• Experience developing Python programs for silicon-to-simulation correlation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop SerDes hardware validation platforms.
• Evaluate SerDes performance at high speeds like 128 Gb/s.
• Conduct Sinusoidal Jitter Tolerance and Random Interference Tolerance measurements.

Skills

Python programming

Test automation

High-performance test equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Keysight M8040 BERT

Infiniium Scopes

Valiframe BitifEye

Seasim/SigTest

Job description

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Job Description:

Designs and develops SerDes hardware validation platforms. Evaluates SerDes performance at speeds up to 128 Gb/s for PCIE, Ethernet, JESD, and CPRI. Serdes RX validation of CTLE, DFE, FFE, PAM4, FEC hardware. SerDes Tx validation for Jitter, SNDR, Phase Noise. Able to perform PCIE calibration using Valiframe BitifEye calibration package and EZJIT and related scope packages. Familiar with Seasim/SigTest calibration packages for PCIe and COM based calibrations for Ethernet/JESD/CPRI. Complete spec-compliant Sinusoidal Jitter Tolerance measurements and Random Interference Tolerance measurements using Keysight M8040 BERT, Infiniium Scopes, and PNA.

- In-depth expertise in Python programming language, vendor-provided test automation software, and integration within a validation environment. The successful candidate will have experience developing Python programs for characterizing underlying circuits to support in-depth silicon-to-simulation correlation efforts.

• Requires in-depth lab experience using high-performance test equipment, cables, and connectors.

• Experience: Bachelors and 8+ years of related experience; at this level, a post-graduate degree is typically expected or Masters degree and 6+ years of related experience or PhD and 3+ years of related experience.

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 - $172,800.

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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