Cadence · 2 months ago
Lead Characterization/Test Engineer
SAN JOSE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $286K/yrCadence is a leading company in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) that fosters a high-performance culture and innovative environment. They are seeking a Lead Characterization/Test Engineer to contribute to the R&D team by conducting testing and characterization of high-speed SerDes IP products, developing software scripts, and generating technical documentation.
AerospaceElectronic Design Automation (EDA)HardwareMobileSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Key contributor to R&D team to conduct testing and characterization of latest generation high speed SerDes IPs
Develop software scripts and custom firmware for optimizing SerDes IP performance in both our own lab as well as at the customer site
Generate test reports, application notes, and technical marketing documents
Qualification
Required
B.S./M.S. Electrical/Computer Engineering (or similar degree)
Good understanding of electronics and communication basics
Hands-on lab experience with instruments like high-speed oscilloscopes, BERTs, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, etc
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Highly motivated and enthusiastic about learning new skills
Preferred
Experience in working with high-speed SerDes is desirable
Experience with test chip bring-up, validation, and/or characterization is a plus
Experience with script-based test automation in Perl, Python, or other scripting tools is a plus
Benefits
Paid vacation and paid holidays
401(k) plan with employer match
Employee stock purchase plan
A variety of medical, dental and vision plan options
And more
Company
Cadence
Cadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, pioneering the application of computational software to accelerate innovation in the engineering design of silicon to systems.
Founded in 1988
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1998-02-20IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Cunningham
Senior Vice President and General Manager
Tom Beckley
Senior Vice President, Custom IC & PCB Group
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