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By adapting the fiber from photonics and advancing today's ASICs to THz, our innovative AttoEngine eliminates networking bottlenecks, enabling high-speed interconnects for AI data centers. We are committed to overcoming existing networking bottlenecks to unleash the full potential of artificial intelligence.\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking an innovative System Design Engineer (R&D) to support the development of next-generation semiconductor processes and device technologies. In this role, you will architect, model and design novel circuits, specify component requirements and system performance. You’ll collaborate closely with scientists, integration engineers, and design teams to translate new concepts into scalable, manufacturable solutions.\nKey Responsibilities\nSystem Architecture: Design and specification of high-speed digital and analog circuits for high-speed communications. Modelling of component and system behavior, as well as compensation circuits.\nTechnology Development: Partner with device and integration teams to define requirements and validate implemented circuits.\nData Analysis & Characterization: Analyze measurement results and refine models to assess system impact. Work with design teams to suggest improvements.\nCollaboration: Interface with cross-functional R&D groups, equipment vendors, and academic or industrial research partners to evaluate new circuits and signal processing techniques.\nDocumentation & Knowledge Transfer: Author detailed system-level documentation, and technical publications. Support transfer of knowledge to other design teams.\nContinuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving working methodology, reproducibility and tracking of device parameters.\nQualifications\nRequired:\nMaster’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Information Sciences, Applied Physics, or a related field.\nModelling experience in high-speed electrical circuits for communications. 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