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We are looking for a Systems Engineering Director who will be a key driver and contributor to the development of our advanced D2D SerDes IP products. This role involves leading the D2D Systems analysis team as well as contributing with hands on technical development.\nMain Job Tasks and Responsibilities:\nKey contributor and driver of the R&D team that defines, models and analyzes high performance D2D SerDes IP microarchitecture, link budget and specifications \nDevelop infrastructure to ensure robust product development, systems modeling analysis and testing \nDevelop statistical and linear systems analysis of the link, model nonidealities and determine design specifications for circuit designers\nDevelop and provide guidelines regarding signal integrity and power integrity to customers \nSupport customer package/board design and debug as necessary \nGuide the package design team based on in-package D2D link channel analysis\nGenerate technical specification, data sheets, and application notes\nUpdate R&D team with the latest standards developments, customer feedback and competitive analysis \nPosition Requirements:\nPhD or M.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or similar degree) \n10+ years of experience working with high speed high performance SerDes and PHYs \nThe ability to think through engineering systems end-to-end and identify bottlenecks and weak points.\nStrong mathematical skills, in particular relating to linear systems (Fourier analysis, filter theory, etc.)\nDeep understanding of high speed SerDes architecture \nDeep knowledge of communication systems fundamentals and wireline communications\nStrong coding skills for simulation and modelling, as well as data analysis\nGood experimental skills\nGood knowledge of signal processing (DSP) algorithms and architecture.\nGood working knowledge of physics of signal propagation\nGood working knowledge of basic circuits\nExperience generating systems or IBIS-AMI models \nExperience using system simulation tools, especially Matlab, Perl, and other scripting tools \nDemonstrated capacity to self-educate themselves to pick up new fields of expertise\nD2D link experience is preferred but not required\nFamiliarity with emerging D2D standards such as UCIe is desired \nStrong debug and problem-solving skills \nMust have strong group presentation and leadership skills. \nAbility to clearly communicate technical challenges and status to customers, team members, senior management and executives \nFamiliarity with advanced technology nodes (7nm and below) is a plus \nExperience with 3D electromagnetic simulation tools is a plus \nThe annual salary range for California is $178,500 to $331,500. 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