Lead the architecture, design, and validation of high-speed serial transceivers across electrical and optical domains
Leverage expertise in systems engineering, control theory, DSP algorithms, and modeling to develop cutting-edge serial electrical/optical-IMDD transceiver solutions
Perform system-level evaluation, modeling, and performance analysis of SerDes transceiver solutions including impairments and mitigation techniques
Develop algorithms and architectures for adaptive equalization, maximum likelihood sequence detection (MLSD), and timing recovery algorithms
Integrate control theory and advanced DSP designs into feasible hardware implementations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (analog design, ASIC design, electro-optical hardware, firmware) to optimize SerDes performance in end-to-end systems
Conduct design trade-offs to meet stringent performance, power, and area targets
Analyze channel models, analog circuits impairments (DAC, ADC, AFE, …) and system constraints to determine system level margin and FEC (forward error correction) performance and optimize system margin
Document design specifications, system performance results, and contribute to IP generation and innovation roadmaps

Requirements

Advanced expertise in electrical SerDes DSP design and implementation
Proven experience in SerDes system-level evaluation, modeling, and simulation
Strong proficiency in control theory and digital signal processing (DSP) applied to high-speed communication systems
Familiarity with optical IMDD (Intensity Modulation Direct Detection) systems
Deep understanding of adaptive equalization techniques for high-speed links
Proficiency with maximum likelihood sequence detection (MLSD) approaches
Expertise in timing recovery schemes in high-speed serial links
Practical knowledge of FEC performance modeling and system-level performance optimization
Experience with MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ for algorithm design and simulation
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across hardware/software boundaries
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with background in digital communications and signal processing
8+ years of experience in high-speed serial link or communication system design

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

SerDes designDSP algorithmsadaptive equalizationmaximum likelihood sequence detection (MLSD)timing recovery algorithmsFEC performance modelingsystem-level evaluationmodelingsimulationhigh-speed communication systems

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcollaborationcross-functional teamwork

Certifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering