Principal SerDes Validation HW Engineer (Contractor)

ContractorPrincipal SerDes Validation HW Engineer (Contractor)Job Description:This person will be an integral member of a focused SerDes/SI Systems HW team that will be slated to validate and test the latest Infinera HW which includes high speed SerDes to be used in Infinera's state of the art optical systems.Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:•Perform and create reports for SerDes compliance tests following OIF CEI-112G-VSR-PAM4 and IEEE802.3ck Annex 120G standards•Create and modify Python scripts to be used in SerDes compliance test and TX equalization tuning automation•Tune and optimize SerDes TX equalization parameters for best BER performanceMinimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:•7+ years of experience of 56Gbps/112Gbps PAM4 SerDes compliance tests and high speed PCB design•Strong Hardware design knowledge and familiarity with high speed PCB layout, signal integrity (T-line, crosstalk, Power Distribution Networks)•Knowledgeable in SerDes signaling (PHY layer) such as 56G/112G PAM-4•Fundamental understanding of circuit theory, linear system theory, electronic noise suppression, transmission line, communication and signal-processing theory•Background in analog/mixed-signal integrated circuit design, and developing integrated analog circuits for SerDes, CDRs, and PLL/DLLs will be an added plus•Comprehension of current high-speed communication standards such as IEEE 400GUAI-8, CEI-56G.•Experience in post-silicon validation, troubleshooting and debug SerDes design and debug experience, understanding of transmitter and receiver equalization, CDR behaviors, modeling, and link training algorithms•Proficiency with one or more engineering tools like Matlab, ADS, Ansys SIwave.•Requires experience using high speed test equipment including Scopes, BERTs, Spectrum Analyzers•Track record of successful –validation of leading edge analog IP/production ASICs across multiple generations of product/technology•Software skills must include Python scriptingEducation Required:•BS/MS in EE and 10 years of experience#Li-JP1Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.