Employment Opportunity: Characterization Engineer
At Kandou, we are redefining the economics of AI infrastructure. Our mission is to democratize AI by significantly reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of hardware systems — a critical barrier to scalable adoption.
Our proprietary MIMO-over-copper technology powers a high-performance, chiplet-based AI memory fabric that is both scalable and energy-efficient. Unlike traditional interconnects, our solution significantly reduces power consumption while preserving high bandwidth and ultra-low latency — unlocking unprecedented efficiency for AI training and inference at scale.
Kandou’s architecture represents not just an incremental improvement, but a foundational shift in how AI hardware is built for the future.
Position Overview
We are actively seeking a Characterization Engineer for our lab in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end characterization of high-speed SerDes operating at symbol rates above 20 Gbaud.
- Perform jitter, eye-diagram, BER, and margin measurements across PVT.
- Characterize full transmitter and receiver electrical parameters.
- Conduct S-parameter, TDR, and insertion loss measurements.
- Collaborate with IP architects, and digital and analog design teams.
- Document test results and procedures.
- Write and architect test scripts for automation in Python.
Required Experience
- Proven experience characterizing high-speed SerDes designs (>20 Gbaud) over PVT.
- Strong knowledge of both TX and RX characteristics for high-speed designs.
- Experience using high-speed oscilloscopes, VNAs, and spectrum analyzers above 30 GHz.
- Skilled in defining test plans and procedures.
- Proficient in Python or other object-oriented programming languages for test automation, data analysis, and report generation.
- Experience with PAM modulation or multi-tonal modulation schemes is a plus.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
Required Competencies
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team player with experience working in cross-functional teams.
- Strong interest and experience in characterizing high-speed analog circuits.
- Solid understanding of SI concepts, modulation schemes, as well as TX and RX fundamentals.
- Ability to multitask in a high-energy environment.
- Schematic entry or PCB design experience is a plus.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
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