Location: Santa Clara, CA
Job Description:
Senior Post-Silicon Validation & Characterization Engineer - Ethernet Interfaces
We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Post-Silicon Validation & Characterization Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge Ethernet IP and interfaces integrated into our upcoming ASICs. You will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive validation and characterization plans, meticulously examining compliance with the relevant IEEE 802.3 standards. Your deep understanding of Ethernet technologies, proficiency with test equipment, and knowledge of Forward Error Correction (FEC) will be instrumental in achieving success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the development and execution of post-silicon validation and characterization plans for Ethernet interfaces.
• Collaborate with design, architecture, and firmware teams to define test cases and ensure comprehensive coverage of functional, performance, and power requirements.
• Select, configure, and operate a variety of test equipment, including oscilloscopes, BERTs (Bit Error Rate Testers), logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
• Develop automated test scripts and frameworks to improve efficiency and repeatability of testing.
• Analyze test results, identify and debug issues, and work with cross-functional teams to drive resolution.
• Generate detailed reports documenting test results, analysis, and conclusions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Ethernet technologies and IEEE standards.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in validation and characterization methodologies.
Required Skills:
• BSEE or MSEE with 5+ years of experience in post-silicon validation and characterization of high-speed interfaces.
• Strong understanding of Ethernet technologies, including various IEEE 802.3 clauses (e.g., 10GBASE-T, 25GBASE-CR, 100GBASE-KR4).
• Expertise in test equipment operation and automation, including oscilloscopes, BERTs, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
• Deep knowledge of Forward Error Correction (FEC) techniques and their implementation in Ethernet systems.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, TCL) for test automation and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Life at Capgemini
Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:
- Flexible work
- Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
- Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
- Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
- Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
- Employee Resource Groups
- Disaster Relief
About Capgemini Engineering
World leader in engineering and R&D services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Coupled with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemini Engineering has more than 55,000 engineer and scientist team members in over 30 countries across sectors including Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Naval, Automotive, Rail, Infrastructure & Transportation, Energy, Utilities & Chemicals, Life Sciences, Communications, Semiconductor & Electronics, Industrial & Consumer, Software & Internet.
Capgemini Engineering is an integral part of the Capgemini Group, a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided every day by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.
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Capgemini discloses salary range information in compliance with state and local pay transparency obligations. The disclosed range represents the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting, although we may ultimately pay more or less than the disclosed range, and the range may be modified in the future. The disclosed range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. At Capgemini, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. The base salary range for the tagged location is $88,800 - $1,87,740/year.
This role may be eligible for other compensation including variable compensation, bonus, or commission. Full time regular employees are eligible for paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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