System Application Engineer

Credo•San Jose, CA

3d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Credo is seeking a System Application Engineer to join our AE Team. The role centers on verifying and validating post-silicon high-speed SerDes Ethernet products—developing efficient Python automation scripts, evaluating chip performance at the system level across varied environments, and improving SerDes algorithms and performance. Working closely with the Design, Production, and Firmware teams, you'll ensure the chip runs reliably under different conditions and use sampling scopes, BERTs, and other high-speed test equipment to analyze and debug high-speed systems.

Requirements

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience
Proficiency in Python, including the ability to understand and develop code within existing frameworks
Basic knowledge of DSP and digital design
Experience handling and operating high-speed test equipment
Strong multitasking skills to manage competing requests
Team-oriented and analytical, with a self-driven desire to deliver beyond the defined scope

Nice To Haves

Experience with C and firmware development
Familiarity with Git
Knowledge of Ethernet at the top level, including Retimer, Bitmux, MAC/PCS, and MAC/Sec
Experience developing automation test scripts for link-up, training, and diagnostics
Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking, with the ability to adapt to new generations of technology

Responsibilities

Verifying and validating post-silicon high-speed SerDes Ethernet products
Developing efficient Python automation scripts
Evaluating chip performance at the system level across varied environments
Improving SerDes algorithms and performance
Ensuring the chip runs reliably under different conditions
Analyzing and debugging high-speed systems using sampling scopes, BERTs, and other high-speed test equipment