Junior Characterization Engineer / Junior Characterization Engineeress

Full-time Position Available Immediately or By Arrangement

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 reduces power consumption significantly 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 Junior Characterization Engineer for our lab in Switzerland (Saint-Sulpice).

Responsibilities

• Characterization of high-speed SerDes IP products
• Documentation of test results and procedures
• Write test scripts for automation in Python
• Debug evaluation boards, silicon ICs, and test scripts

Required Experience

• Experience, or coursework, on high-speed signals
• Ability to debug silicon, PCB, equipment, and software issues
• Hands-on experience with measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and DMMs
• Experience with Python or other object-oriented programming for test automation, data analysis, and report generation
• 0-3 years of experience

Required Skills

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
• Good communicator and team player
• Strong interest in characterizing high-speed analog circuits
• Solid understanding of SI concepts, TX and RX fundamentals, and circuit fundamentals
• Experience with Python or other object-oriented languages

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.

Application Process

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For more information, please visit www.kandou.ai.