IC Validation Engineer / IC Validation Engineeress

Join Our Team at Kandou

Kandou is driven by challenges and inspired by innovation. Our dedicated team of accomplished professionals is making significant strides in the semiconductor industry. As a leading innovator in high-speed and energy-efficient chip-chip link solutions, we are committed to the evolution of the electronics sector. We continuously develop our technologies to meet the needs of not only today's customers but also those of the future. If you thrive in a high-tech environment and are motivated to push your limits and challenge the status quo, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Position: Validation Engineer

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Experience Required

• Proven experience with lab and debug equipment for measuring high-speed signals.
• Experience with SerDes, USB3, USB4, PCIe, or other relevant high-speed communication protocols is highly advantageous.
• Experience in system-level validation of high-speed integrated circuits.
• Experience in debugging PCBs and integrated circuits (ICs).
• Preferred experience interfacing with large OEMs.
• Experience in DDRx memory validation.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Perform protocol validation of Kandou products using compliance tools such as data exercisers, analyzers, and compliance test suites.
• Familiarity with standards, test specifications, and equipment vendors.
• Experience with interoperability testing; embedded software experience is a plus.

Skills Required

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills and a team player with experience in cross-functional teams.
• Strong interest in testing high-speed digital and analog circuits.
• Experience with Python or other object-oriented programming languages preferred.
• Proficient in using high-speed oscilloscopes, protocol/logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.
• Ability to multitask in a high-energy environment.
• Proven track record in protocol validation.
• Nice to have: Knowledge of semiconductor test flow.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protocol validation of high-speed devices.
• Support customers and field teams during product design and/or certification, including requirements, design specifications, and system debugging.
• Write test scripts or other code to support validation activities.
• Build and support product demos for customers and trade shows.
• Collaborate with IP architects, and digital and analog design teams.
• Document test results and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience.

If this is the role you have been looking for and you want to be part of a growing company with an exciting future, we would love to hear from you. Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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