Senior Hardware Engineer

What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position
Networking ethernet background,
Expertise in High-Speed Ethernet Serdes interfaces : NRZ, PAM-4 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, Multi-lane cross talk analysis and RF applications related to IC Package and PCB Design are required.
Experience in using tools: Hyper Lynx, 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 language : Python / Perl / Unix shell

What are the nice-to-have skills
Expertise in MATLAB and Python a plus.
Ability to handle Equipment’s: 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

What You Can Expect
The hardware application engineering position focuses on resolving customer issues on their HW/platform, customer design enablement, bring-up, and manufacture production. You should have strong working knowledge of the major computer industry standards such as PCIe Express, Ethernet, and miscellaneous interface.

In this role you will
Debug L1 ethernet issues related to Serdes and MAC/PHY (analyse 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 cross-functional teams to deliver optimal solutions

What We're Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10-15 years of related professional experience Or Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with 5-10 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.

Key Requirements:
Expertise in High-Speed Ethernet Serdes interfaces : NRZ, PAM-4 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, Multi-lane cross talk analysis and RF applications related to IC Package and PCB Design are required.
Experience in using tools: Hyper Lynx, 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 language : Python / Perl / Unix shell

Experience in these areas is a plus:
Expertise in MATLAB and Python a plus.
Ability to handle Equipment’s: 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

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