Careers

Credo is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager who will lead the recruitment strategy, processes, and programs to attract, engage, and hire top talent across the company. This role will partner closely with business leaders and the People Team to ensure seamless and high-quality experiences for both candidates and hiring managers. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and leadership to scale recruiting operations in alignment with our company's goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruiting Strategy & Planning
  • Develop and execute a global comprehensive recruiting strategy to meet hiring goals across all functions.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to hiring managers, providing guidance on workforce planning, job design, and market insights that align with business objectives.
  • Drive proactive sourcing strategies to build diverse and qualified talent pipelines including identifying and cultivating relationships with talent communities, universities, and professional and industry relevant networks.
  • Build, coach, and develop a team of recruiters and coordinators while fostering a collaborative, high-performance recruiting culture with clear service level agreements (SLAs) and performance standards.
• Recruiting Operations
  • Design and implement recruiting processes, policies, and workflows to establish a consistent, scalable approach to hiring.
  • Champion the implementation and optimization of recruiting technology platforms (e.g., ATS, sourcing tools).
  • Monitor vendor performance and ROI, with expectations for vendors to ensure quality and alignment with their hiring goals.
  • Ensure recruiting policies and practices comply with applicable employment laws and regulations while also training team members and hiring managers in compliant interviewing and selection practices.
  • Develop recruiting dashboards and reporting frameworks to track metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, pipeline health, diversity) to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for optimization.
• Candidate & Hiring Manager Experience
  • Design candidate experiences that are engaging, transparent, and reflective of company values from first contact through onboarding.
  • Establish feedback loops with hiring managers and candidates to drive continuous improvement of the hiring experience.
  • Manage the intern program, collaborating closely with hiring managers to attract top early-career talent, and partner with the People team to deliver a seamless and engaging intern experience through thoughtful onboarding, mentorship, and learning opportunities.
• Employer Branding & Marketing
  • Support employer branding initiatives to position Credo as an employer of choice.
  • Build and promote the employer brand to attract top talent, including developing recruitment marketing campaigns and content.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including at least 3 years of recruiting in technology.
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective recruiting strategies.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques, ATS platforms , sourcing platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor, candidate assessment methods, and recruiting metrics.
• Demonstrated experience building recruiting processes, implementing tools, and scaling teams in a growth environment.
• Experience managing external recruiting vendors and partners.
• Excellent communication and skilled at influencing and leading change at all levels across a global organization, partnering with executives to align solutions to organizational goals.
• Comfortable building from scratch and iterating quickly based on feedback

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving

Pay Range: $135,000 – $175,000

Credo's Optical DSP Application Engineering Team

Fueling the next generation of AI data centers, our mission is to enable and drive high-speed communication by providing cutting-edge technology, world-class quality, and interoperability. We deliver advanced high-speed communication solutions, including chips, optical modules, and active optical cables. Our current chips support speeds up to 1.6TBps.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement test plans and test cases.
• Develop scalable test framework components.
• Develop automation and flows for testing, data acquisition, and data analysis.
• Set up lab testing environments, including evaluation boards, test equipment, and test code.
• Create and exercise lab automation involving evaluation boards, third-party test equipment, data acquisition, and environmental conditions.
• Bring up new systems that may include new hardware, chip firmware, or algorithms.
• Collaborate with chip design teams.
• Support FAE and sales teams as the first line of communication with customers, both pre- and post-sale.
• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis of issues and bugs.
• Implement algorithms for signal acquisition and link optimizations.
• Work with customers to enable, optimize, and troubleshoot optical communication products.
• Write and maintain technical documentation for both internal and external use.
• Develop and exercise data and signal analysis tools and algorithms.
• Perform system integration and optimization, mediating multiple cross-functional teams such as DSP design, analog design, firmware, software, specific hardware design, and optical components.
• Conduct system integration on switch and server levels, simulating AI datacenter environments.

Education, Skills  and Experience

• Desire and willingness to learn and grow
• Bachelor's degree+ in EE, CE or software engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software or hardware development
• Proficiency and delight in Python coding, including data and signal analysis
• Some background and understanding of signal processing and digital communication
• Some experience with hardware or high-speed communication systems, or strong desire to learn
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Comfortable with Linux environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fiber optic communication systems.
• Experience with high speed SerDes
• Experience in High-speed hardware design and signal integrity
• Experience in Wireless or mobile communications, especially PHY
• Knowledge of Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols and standards

Extra bonus points

• Frontend and backend of webapp
• Dashboarding applications like "Dash" and Grafana
• Expert level of Pandas and NumPy
• Expert level in Python's graphing libraries like Plotly and Pyplot

Pay Range: $120,000 – $140,000

Job Description

The Optical Validation Group focuses on the design verification of digital and analog IC’s ability to drive optical components, including but not limited to laser diode, photodiode, modulators, etc. We are looking for an Optical Validation Engineer to construct optical related test stations, create test procedures, and analyze test results. As an Optical Testing Engineer, you will contribute to Credo’s development of high-speed products for data center application.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical design & measurements of optical evaluation boards and modules. 
• Integration of optical, hardware and firmware, debugging and troubleshooting of optical modules. 
• Create drawings, BOM and ECO to document design. Collaborate with program manager, buyer/planner, suppliers to make sure designed parts are available in timely manner for build. 
• Design and execute engineering validation testing and design validation testing.  
• Perform failure analysis. Work with contract manufacturer or application engineering team when needed.  
• Work in a collaborative environment across teams including Singal Integrity, Thermal, Mechanical, and EE. 

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. (Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering) with 7+ years of relevant experience or M.S. (Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering) with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong analog/digital circuit design skills
• Strong background of circuit theory, linear system theory, feedback, ICs, and high-speed RF fundamentals
• Strong laboratory measurement skills
• Strong communication and presentation skill

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in optical alignment and fiber coupling.
• Strong experience with common optical test instruments, such as power meter, optical spectrum analyzer, optical variable attenuator, multi-axial stage, etc.
• Good understanding in tolerance, yield, reliability and failure analysis.
• Experience in high-speed optical and electrical test and test automation.
• Programming skills in one or more of the following: Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
• Experience in optical simulation with OpticStudio (Zemax).
• Experience in mechanical software (Solidworks).

Pay Range: $165,000 - $190,000

Role

As a Senior or Staff System Applications Engineer, you would be responsible for providing support for data center related products focused on high-speed transceiver technology. This includes hardware design, product validation, python programming, and system integration of high speed Serdes (CDR) into optical modules and system on chip (SOC) products for interconnect links and a wide variety of channels on boards, in systems, over copper backplanes, and over optical fibers. Some of your responsibilities will include define and implement SERDES training algorithms over various channels and backplanes, program test scripts to automate characterization of new designs, use test equipment to measure parametric and write application notes or test reports.

Responsibilities

• Regular attending technical reviews with design team
• Participation in new product testing and developing Python script
• Onsite debugging of issues
• Willingness to go above and beyond to resolve high priority issues
• Collaborate to develop test plans with multiple teams and disciplines
• Create customer-facing documentation like handbooks and Application Notes with reference designs
• Define, test and implement complex SERDES training algorithms for a multi-rack system involving a wide variety of channels on boards, in systems, over copper backplanes, and optical fibers.

Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of adaptive signal processing, coding, and FEC algorithms a strong plus
• Basic knowledge/understanding of analog and digital circuits.
• Knowledge in Python and C programming to develop Serdes automation for link-up, training and diagnostics.
• Experience with high-speed test equipment (Scopes, BERTs, Spectrum Analyzers)
• Good debug and data analysis skill is requested
• Energetic, self-driven, team oriented, and analytical
• Communication, organizational, project planning, and engineering skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve objectives

Experience

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or bachelor's degree in computer engineering with more than 5 years’ experience or master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering with more than 3 years in the semiconductor industry and demonstrated experience working with high-speed digital and mixed signal electronics, including complex Analog and / or DSP solutions.

Pay Range: $130,000 - $160,000

Role

We are seeking a talented Senior Cloud Engineer to join our growing team. This role is vital for overseeing our cloud network, system, and security operations as we expand our infrastructure. You'll coordinate projects aligned with global IT/Security policies, work closely with cloud platform and development engineering teams, and contribute to infrastructure and architecture assessments.

As a key technical contributor, you'll help define our cloud strategy, implement best practices, and ensure our infrastructure meets compliance requirements. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while collaborating across teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to shape our company's future through significant cloud infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier I-III hands-on support for cloud server, network, and security administration
• Implement and maintain high-availability infrastructure for continuous service delivery
• Define and document architectural standards, patterns, and best practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration into the IT ecosystem
• Partner with security teams to remediate risks through technical and procedural solutions
• Analyze IT resource utilization and develop optimization plans
• Monitor infrastructure services ensuring high uptime and performance
• Support budget forecasting, capacity planning, and vendor management
• Create and maintain SOPs, knowledge base articles, and documentation
• Contribute to compliance roadmap and IT/Security policy alignment
• Develop quarterly metrics and improvement plans
• Proven track record of project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of cloud experience in infrastructure design and maintenance
• 3+ years of collaborative experience with networks, servers, and security
• 3+ years of operations experience including deployment, monitoring, and cost analysis
• Proven project management track record
• Strong understanding of network & system protocols
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements
• Experience with operating systems and monitoring systems administration
• Proficiency with ITSM tools (Jira, Zendesk, ServiceNow)
• Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and organizational skills
• Experience with change & patch management processes

Preferred Skills

Experience working with products in the following categories

• Cloud platform certifications (GCP/AWS/Azure)
• ITIL certification or extensive project management experience
• Security tool knowledge and security-oriented mindset
• Engineering process experience and collaboration
• Track record of completing large company-wide projects
• Familiar with engineering processes and collaboration in experience

Pay Range: $125,000 - $145,000 / year

Role

We are seeking a DSP System Architect to optimize digital signal processing (DSP) architectures for high-speed SerDes (Serializer/Deserializer) transceivers. This role defines system-level architecture, algorithms, and performance needs. The architect will work closely with cross-functional teams to debug, analyze data and bring SerDes solutions to market.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with analog, digital, and mixed-signal design teams to implement DSP solutions.
• Collaborate with application and firmware team participate in silicon bring-up and debugging by analyzing data and provide guidance on test plans for lab characterization and verification
• Assist customers on system-level performance and algorithmic issues.
• Define and design DSP architectures for high-speed SerDes and optical transceivers.
• Develop and maintain end-to-end system models using tools like MATLAB, Simulink, C, and/or Python.
• Design and simulate DSP algorithms for signal processing in high-speed links, including equalization, timing recovery, and error correction (FEC).
• Perform research and development activities to advance DSP for SerDes and optical channels.
• Develop and perform behavioral modeling of mixed-signal circuit designs for transceivers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-7+ years of experience in DSP system architecture and algorithm development for high-speed SerDes or communication systems.
• Understanding of digital communication and signal processing theory, including:
  • Channel equalization techniques (e.g., FFE, DFE)
  • Timing recovery and CDR (Clock and Data Recovery) architectures
  • Detection and estimation theory
  • Adaptive algorithms and system identification
  • Proficiency in communication system modeling using tools like MATLAB, Simulink, C, and/or Python.
• Experience with high-speed serial data protocols (e.g., NRZ, PAM4) and relevant industry standards.
• Familiarity with mixed-signal circuit design concepts and their impact on DSP performance.
• Experience in guiding and testing the transfer of algorithms from high-level models to RTL implementation.
• Communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with advanced modulation formats (e.g., PAM4).
• Experience with ADC-based wireline transceivers and/or coherent DSP architectures.
• Familiarity with FEC (Forward Error Correction) techniques, such as RS or LDPC codes.
• Familiarity with lab equipment for testing high-speed serial links (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers).
• Experience with machine learning concepts and their application in DSP.
• Knowledge of analog mixed-signal circuit design concepts.
• Experience in firmware or embedded software development.

Pay Range: $110,000 - $200,000 / year

Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Associate/Sr. Associate to join our team. The Financial Controls Associate/Sr. Associate will assist in the execution of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, ensuring that the company's financial reporting processes and internal controls are in compliance with regulatory requirements.

This role involves working closely with various departments to document, test, and evaluate internal controls. You will work with external auditors during their testing procedures and support management with comprehensive reporting on SOX compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, execution, and reporting of the SOX compliance program.
• Develop and maintain SOX documentation, including process narratives, flowcharts, and risk control matrices.
• Perform walkthroughs and testing of internal controls across various cycles to evaluate their design and operating effectiveness, including ITGC and ITAC.
• Identify control gaps and provide recommendations for appropriate remediation
• Coordinate with process owners to ensure timely completion of SOX testing and remediation activities.
• Support external auditors with their testing of internal controls.
• Monitor and report on the status of SOX compliance activities to senior management
• Track PBC requests, monitor AuditBoard certifications, and follow up with process owners to ensure timely completion.
• Stay current with changes in SOX regulations and industry best practices.
• Communicate project status, test results, and recommendations proactively and effectively to management.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or public accounting.
• Basic understanding of SOX requirements and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus.
• Strong understanding in inventory and revenue cycle is preferred.
• Experience with AuditBoard or similar GRC platforms.
• Knowledge of ITGC and ITAC testing methodologies.
• Excellent multitasking abilities to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative approach with cross-functional teams.

Pay Range: $75,000 - $115,000

Role

Credo is seeking a System Application Engineer to join our Application Engineering Team. In this role, you will be responsible for verifying and validating post-silicon high-speed SerDes Ethernet products. You will develop high-efficiency Python automation scripts, test and evaluate chip performance in various system-level environments, and implement and improve SerDes algorithms and performance.

This position requires close collaboration with Design, Production, and Firmware teams to ensure optimal chip performance under different operating conditions. You will analyze and debug high-speed systems using sampling oscilloscopes, BERT (Bit Error Rate Testers), and other specialized high-speed testing equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop automation test scripts and SerDes algorithms in Python and C.
• Perform system-level verification and validation under different testing environments.
• Analyze and debug high-speed systems across various data rates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate stable firmware with SerDes algorithms.
• Develop SLT (System Level Test) scripts and work with the Production team to execute high-volume sample testing.
• Generate comprehensive reports based on test results and analysis.
• Support customers with internal chip and IP evaluations and product

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related major with 1+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in Python programming with ability to understand and develop code under available structures.
• Basic knowledge in DSP and Digital Design.
• Experience with handling and running high-speed test equipment.
• Team oriented with strong analytical skills, self-driven with desire to deliver beyond the scope of each job.
• Excellent multitasking abilities to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Strong Multi-tasking skills to handle different requests.

Preferred Skills

• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related major with 3+ years of experience.
• Experiences with C and Firmware Development, familiar with Git.
• Knowledge in Ethernet top level including Retimer, Bitmux, MAC/PCS and MAC/Sec is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking, and ability to handle and adapt in new generations of technologies.
• Strong teamwork orientation and collaborative approach.
• Skills in developing automation test scripts for link-up, training and diagnostics is a plus.

Pay Range: $100,000 - $130,000

Role

Credo is seeking a detail-oriented Jr. AEC Planner to support our Return Material Authorization (RMA) operations through effective planning, testing coordination, and data analysis. This role combines logistics coordination with analytical problem-solving to ensure efficient processing of returned products and continuous improvement of product quality.

Responsibilities

• Managing RMA workflows to ensure timely processing of returned materials.
• Coordinating testing and validation of returned products to determine failure modes and compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborating with engineering and quality teams to analyze test results and implement corrective actions.
• Tracking and reporting RMA trends to improve product reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ year in fields like inventory management, production planning, or data analytics.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lb boxes on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand and/or sit in front of a workstation for extended periods of time.
• Capable of forecasting and demand planning as required.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with teams in engineering, operations, and logistics.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field preferred
• Experience with data analysis tools like Python, SQL, and Excel (pivot tables, VBA, etc.) is beneficial.

Pay Range: $55,000 - $70,000 / year

Role

Credo is seeking a self-driven, experienced program manager to join our talented team. The ideal candidate will have proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives. This individual will manage multiple high-speed Serdes projects to ensure they align effectively with the company’s mission and the program’s goals.

Core Responsibilities

• Interact with customers on joint project development, responsible for SOW, project schedule management, and project status review.
• Lead multiple projects throughout the new product development process.
• Develop and monitor program schedules, identify critical paths, and take immediate actions to avoid impacts.
• Drive regular team meetings to review project progress and customer deliverables status; special ones to ensure a smooth transition during the project execution.
• Assemble teams in response to issues/risks and act on mitigation to drive successful results.
• Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams on project priorities, execution difficulties, and customer deliverables requirements.
• Communicate with internal and external customers on the product plan and status.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, and timing for new initiatives.
• Create and improve NPD process and execution flows.
• Support customer and ISO quality audits.

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor project management or engineering leadership.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor product development cycles and processes.
• Demonstration of good strategy execution, organization, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-speed SerDes for Ethernet and Optical.
• IC engineering background.
• Fluency in Mandarin.
• ISO 9000 and customer audits experience.

Pay Range: $137,000 - $162,000

Role

In your role as a Staff CAD Engineer (Infrastructure), you will support and improve CAD design tool usage and flows. Projects will have high visibility with a world-wide team of development engineers. This position emphasizes EDA compute infrastructure. You will play a critical role in improving the engineering compute infrastructure for efficiency and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the EDA infrastructure and create/develop system monitors to support custom analog-mixed signal and digital design projects 
• Implement best-in-class CAD license and hardware resource monitors. 
• Develop benchmark and QA systems to qualify flows and to improve datacenter hardware specifications. 
• Enhance EDA tool performance through optimization of compute (CPU, GPU) and storage architectures. 
• Develop strategies for using load balancing and methodologies for bursting peak workloads into private cloud datacenters. 
• Actively participate in CAD infrastructure planning with IT to improve productivity. 
• Support tool bugs and issues, working closely with world-wide design teams and EDA vendors. 

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in electrical/computer engineering or related engineering disciplines. Relevant work experience in industry commensurate to the title. 
• Expert level understanding of Linux system and tools, as well as tcl/csh/bash scripting. 
• Expertise in Python and Python/Qt GUI programming.   
• High-level communication and organizational/execution skills to effectively drive CAD projects and priorities with Credo design teams and design tool vendors.   

Expertise in Cadence, Siemens, and/or Synopsys EDA tool solutions. Good technical understanding of EDA design flows in one or more of the following areas – RC extraction, physical verification, analog simulators (especially for high-frequency RF designs), packaging tools and SI/PI analysis, RTL design/optimization/verification, SOC physical design.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in administering load balancing systems like LSF and SGE is a big plus.

Pay Range: $165,000 - $175,000 / year

Role

Credo is seeking a Staff Analog Design Engineer to join the R&D team. The Staff/Sr. Staff Analog Design Engineer will play a pivotal role in our integrated circuit development team, focusing on high-speed SerDes (Serializer/Deserializer) technology. This position requires an experienced professional who can drive complex analog circuit design from concept through production with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will demonstrate both technical depth and leadership in designing high-performance analog circuits that meet stringent performance requirements for next-generation communication interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead circuit design form initial concept and specifications
• Execute comprehensive circuit simulations using CAD tools
• Provide guidance to layout engineers throughout the physical design process and run post-layout simulations for verification
• Conduct bench testing and debugging in laboratory environments

Basic Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience
• Proficient design experience in SerDes circuit blocks including: SAR-ADC, Phase interpolators, CTLE, Low jitter PLLs, high-speed clock distribution networks
• Working knowledge of common SerDes standards and their electrical requirements
• Experience with CAD tools for circuit simulation, layout, and physical verification
• Strong understanding of analog layouts in FinFET processes and their impact on high-speed design

Preferred Skills

• Experience with common analog circuit blocks (bias, bandgap, voltage regulators)
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
• Strong teamwork orientation and collaborative approach
• Mandarin language proficiency for effective communication with Shanghai-based layout team

Pay Range: $160,000 - $175,000 / year

Credo is seeking a System Software Engineer to join the Applications team to help develop our SDK. The position will require developing software to control our diverse chip and IP products and the firmware running on them. You will work with internal engineers to use the SDK for internal chip testing/validation purposes. You will also interface with our customers to integrate and use the SDK in their own software stack. Additional responsibilities will be flexibly determined based off your secondary skills.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with SerDes and IEEE ethernet Layer 1 functionality
• Develop C/python code for the SDK based on designer / engineer recipe code
• Coordinate with firmware team to define high-level interfaces for features
• Document functionality for both internal and customer users to use
• Interface with customers to integrate and debug issues with SDK in their software stack
• Write test code to validate SDK and firmware features

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Engineering / Computer Science
• None to 5 years of experience
• Strong proficiency in C and Python (C++ optional)
• Teamwork and collaboration with other developers on the SDK team
• Cross-team communication for defining of requirements
• Basic understanding of the Posix standards for Operating Systems
• Familiarity in VCS such as git
• Testing framework such as pytest
• CI/CD
• Data science libraries (numpy, pandas, scipy)

Preferred Skills

• Masters degree in computer science or equivalent
• Networking and OSI Layer 1 / Layer 2 knowledge
• Mathematical background in Signal processing (Frequency Domain analysis, linear systems)
• Documentation tools such as doxygen, sphinx, or mkdocs

Pay Range: $90,000 – $130,000

Job Description

Credo’s Optical Systems Applications Engineering group is seeking an Optical Systems Validation Engineer to validate Credo’s DSP devices with high-speed optical components for data rates ranging from 50 Gbps to 224 Gbps and beyond. As an Optical Systems Validation Engineer, you will design optical test hardware, create test procedures, and analyze test results to finalize chip and module configurations used across various applications, including AI and data center applications. As an essential team member, your contribution will be critical to Credo’s development of high-speed interconnect products for data center applications.  

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical and optical measurements of optical evaluation boards and modules. 
• Design and analyze optical and high-speed electrical hardware for optical test stations. 
• Evaluate optical components (including, but not limited to, various types of lasers, modulators, and receivers) for performance and reliability in reference designs and for feasibility in test systems.
• Design and execute engineering validation testing and design validation testing.  
• Perform failure analysis. Work with contract manufacturers or field applications engineering teams when needed.  
• Work collaboratively across teams, including Signal Integrity, Thermal, Mechanical, Firmware, and Electrical Engineering. 

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. (Electrical Engineering) with 7+ years of relevant experience or M.S. (Electrical Engineering) with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong analog/digital/RF/Optical circuit analysis skills
• Strong background in circuit theory, linear system theory, feedback, ICs, high-speed RF fundamentals, and link budget analysis
• Strong laboratory measurement skills with high-speed optical and electrical test equipment
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in optical alignment and fiber coupling.
• Strong experience with standard optical test instruments, such as power meters, optical spectrum analyzers, optical variable attenuators, and multi-axial stage positioners
• Strong experience in high-frequency electrical test equipment such as vector network analyzers, digital communication analyzers, spectrum analyzers,
• Good understanding of tolerances, yield analysis, reliability, and failure analysis variation.
• Experience in high-speed optical and electrical test and test automation.
• Programming skills in one or more of the following: Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for collecting, analyzing, and presenting data
• Experience in Signal Integrity analysis of high-speed PCBs (Keysight ADS)
• Experience in mechanical CAD software (AutoCAD or equivalent)
• Experience in Electromagnetic analysis of optoelectronic assemblies (Ansys HFSS)
• Experience in PCB layout for high-speed

Pay Range: $145,000 - $175,000