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IP Application Engineer, Senior Staff

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San Jose, CA
160K-185K Annually
Senior level
San Jose, CA
160K-185K Annually
Senior level
Provide first-line customer-facing support for Ethernet and PCIe serdes IPs, working closely with R&D and resolving customer issues.
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The Opportunity

We're looking for the Wavemakers of tomorrow.

Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.

As an Alphawave Semi Applications Engineer, you are responsible for providing 1st line technical support to customers using our IPs . In this role, you will provide timely responses in supporting the customer's integration and silicon bring up activities. In addition, you will regularly engage with internal R&D team to satisfy the customer's application and constantly improve the customer's experience.

What You'll Do

  • You will provide first-line customer-facing post-sales support for Ethernet and PCIe serdes IPs
  • Work closely with R&D and provide updates to PM when required
  • Provide remote and onsite post-sales silicon bring up support to customers worldwide
  • Develop and maintain APIs and ATE vectors
  • Work with internal teams to resolve customer issues

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor's in computer science or Electrical/Computer Engineering or Engineering Science or Masters/PhD in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering or Engineering Science
  • Programming skills in C/C++, scripting skills in Python, Tcl, Perl
  • Experience working with PCIe and/or Ethernet SerDes specifications
  • 10+ years of experience working with lab equipment such as BERT, real-time scopes, sampling scopes, VNA, and/or protocol analyzers
  • Experience with lab automation software such as Python and/or Labview
  • Working experience with one or more: firmware, low-level programming, optimizing embedded C code, hardware debug
  • 3+ years of experience with Jira, Agile/Scrum, Confluence
  • Knowledge of EDA tools, strong understanding of simulators.

Salary and Benefits

Your contribution will be recognized with a base salary within the range of $160,000 to $185,000 annually as It is influenced by your qualifications, experience, location, and the internal equity of our team to ensure fairness and consistency across roles. In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, employees are also eligible for additional compensation opportunities, including a short-term incentive program, Retirement & Saving Programs and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

You'll also be eligible for competitive benefits described as per below:

Health & Wellness

Our programs emphasize knowledge and prevention, helping you stay proactive and prepared to manage your health at every stage.

  • Comprehensive health plans
  • Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time Off

We value the importance of rest and recharge, which is why we offer flexible time off options to support your well-being.

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave

Diversity & Inclusivity

Alphawave Semi is based in one of the most diverse countries in the world. This includes differences related to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender expression and presentation, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability and socioeconomic status. To us, diversity is one of our strongest assets to our organization. We commit ourselves to promoting the recognition and appreciation of our diverse and rich culture. We believe it is critical to our success to promote freedom of thought and opinion in a respectful environment. Our decisions are rooted in respectfully considering each other’s thoughts and opinions and working towards a greater common goal.

Accommodation

Alphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Indigenous People, and persons with disabilities. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If, as a qualified job applicant, you request an accommodation, Alphawave Semi will consult with you to provide reasonable accommodations according to your specific needs. If you wish to make a request, you will be provided an opportunity if you’re application is selected to proceed in our hiring process.

Top Skills

Agile
C/C++
Confluence
Eda Tools
Ethernet
JIRA
Labview
Pcie
Perl
Python
Tcl

Alphawave IP, Inc. San Jose, California, USA Office

1730 N 1st St, Suite 650, San Jose, CA, United States, 95112

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