TITLE: Principal Hardware Applications Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)
TYPE: Remote/Hybrid
LOCATION: Santa Clara CA
ROLE: Fulltime / Direct Hire
OVERVIEW:
- In addition to salary there is equity and annual bonuses as well.
- Will relocate someone closer if needed but they should already be fairly close as there are lots of techies in this area.
- You can work from home and come into the office rarely/ as needed.
REQUIRED:
- Senior/Partner level Personality Presentation and Communication Intangible skills
- Networking ethernet background (this needs to be the core focus of their last job and recent career).
- Expertise in High Speed Ethernet Serdes interfaces : NRZ PAM4 100G.
- Expertise in Ethernet Physical layer (Layer 1) Serdes MAC PCS including debugging L1 issues for Interop.
- Strong background in Signal Integrity Power Integrity Electromagnetics Thermal Multilane cross talk analysis and RF applications related to IC Package and PCB Design are required.
- Experience in using tools: HyperLynx Ansoft SIWave and HFSS ADS Sigrity PowerSI and PowerDC Cadence Allegro and Polar stack up
- Able to performance Schematics & Layout reviews effectively
- At least one Scripting Languages : Python / Perl / Unix shell
NICE TO HAVE:
- MATLAB
- Python
- Ability to handle Equipment: Servers (Windows / Linux) Scopes Traffic generators (Ixia/Spirent/Xena) environmental chambers Thermal Heads Keysight VNA/TDR
- Ability to program High speed / optics modules and link up with various modules: LR SR ZR ZR4 AECs etc
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- The hardware application engineering position focuses on resolving customer issues on their HW/platform customer design enablement bringup and manufacture production.
- You should have strong working knowledge of the major computer industry standards such as PCIe Express Ethernet and miscellaneous interface.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Debug L1 ethernet issues related to Serdes and MAC/PHY (analyze Signal Strength Serdes Eye Review & Tune SI parameters etc)
- Debug other interfaces on board such as PCIE i2C MDIO etc
- Perform Schematics and Layout reviews of the customer design / platform and provide feedback
- Interact with HW designers (board and ASIC) and write Hardware Design guidelines Application Notes and publish Technical Bulletins
- Interface with board designers ASIC /Serdes controller designers program management board vendors and component vendors to fully comprehend the board design parameters
- Generate PCB stack up recommendations that comprehend the full capabilities of industry available board fabrication materials and technologies
- Communicate effectively with customers considering both strategic and tactical aspects of the solution & work with internal crossfunctional teams to deliver optimal solutions
ESSENTIALS:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related fields and 1015 years of related professional experience Or Masters degree and/or PhD in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related fields with 510 years of experience.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to present and clearly articulate solutions to customers.
- Previous experience of working as an Application Engineer or any equivalent customer interacting role (i.e. ability to handle customers) is a must.
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