System Engineer (RF and SerDes)

Job Responsibilities

• System-level architecture definition and specification of a new class of semiconductor products, encompassing high speed SerDes and RF/mmW signal chain
• Conduct detailed system analysis, requirements gathering, and specification development, translating product requirements into technical solutions
• Build system models for feasibility assessment, trade-off analyses, and risk assessment to drive architecture proposals
• Collaborate closely with Design and verification teams to ensure requirements are mapped into implementation
• Develop and implement system-level test plans to ensure robust functionality and performance of IC products
• Act as a key technical interface with customers, understanding their needs and translating them into technical requirements and solutions
• Drive continuous improvement in system engineering processes and methodologies
• Contribute to intellectual property generation through patent disclosures and technical publications

Job Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engg, Electronics and Communication Engg, or in a related field
• 15 years of experience in system engineering, with a strong focus on embedded systems and semiconductor IC product development
• Solid experience in mmW (V-band) wireless communication system design and performance analysis
• Experience in 10G SerDes specification – CTLE, VGA and DFE modeling, CDR, PLL and high-speed clock specifications,  jitter budgeting, and analysis   
• Worked in product specification and development in analog-mixed signal domain  
• Strong expertise in programming and modeling - C, C++, MATLAB, Python
• Prior experience on use of AI tools (Co-pilot, Claude, etc.) for productivity and efficiency improvements is a plus
• Excellent written, oral and presentation capability
• Individual contributor but works closely with team members from diverse cultures and geographies

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