Join Our Team at Kandou
At Kandou, we are driven by challenges and inspired by innovation. Our team of passionate professionals is making a significant impact in the semiconductor industry. As an innovative leader in high-speed and energy-efficient chip-to-chip link solutions, we continuously evolve to meet the needs of both today's and tomorrow's customers. If you thrive in a high-tech scale-up environment and enjoy pushing your limits while challenging the status quo, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
Position: Validation Engineer
We are actively seeking a resourceful Validation Engineer for our office in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Experience
- Proven experience with lab and debug equipment used for high-speed signal measurement.
- Experience with SerDes, USB3, USB4, PCIe or other relevant high-speed communication protocols is highly advantageous.
- System-level validation of high-speed integrated circuits.
- Debugging of PCBs and 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 exerciser, analyzer, and compliance test suite.
- Familiarity with standards, test specifications, and equipment vendors.
- Experience with interoperability testing.
- Embedded software experience is a plus.
Skills
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
- Effective communicator and team player with experience in cross-functional teams.
- Strong interest in testing high-speed digital and analog circuits.
- Familiarity with Python or other object-oriented programming languages is preferred.
- Experience using high-speed oscilloscopes, protocol/logic analyzers, and other laboratory equipment.
- Ability to multitask in a high-energy environment.
- Proven track record in protocol validation.
- Knowledge of semiconductor test flow is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform protocol validation of high-speed devices.
- Support customers and field teams during product design and certification, including requirements, design specifications, and system debugging.
- Write test scripts or other code to support validation activities.
- Build and support product demonstrations for customers and trade shows.
- Collaborate with IP architects, 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.
Apply Now
If this position aligns with your career aspirations and you desire to be part of a growing company with an exciting future, we would love to hear from you. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.