This position, reporting directly to the Sr. Director, Applications, will use their knowledge of high-speed SERDES technology to both, lead efforts to and develop collateral, lead and perform protocol characterization, lead and develop characterization boards and provide pre and post sales customer support. The position requires a self-driven candidate with very good knowledge on design and verification as well as good communication skills.

1. Principal SERDES
Applications Engineer
eASIC

2. Overview
• Experience – Senior level
• Job function – Engineering
• Employment type – Full-time
• Industry – Semiconductors

3. About
• eASIC® is a fabless semiconductor company offering
breakthrough eASIC Platforms that significantly reduce
the overall cost of ownership and time to production of
customized silicon devices. Employing a unique and
patented technology for customization using a single via,
eASIC enables customers to develop custom silicon with
low up-front costs, and deliver tested prototypes in as
little as 5 weeks from tape out. While the customization
technology is innovative and protected by broad patents,
the design implementation and device fabrication are
performed using conventional electronic design flow and
standard manufacturing processes.
For more information on eASIC please visit
www.eASIC.com

4. Job Summary / Objective
• This position, reporting directly to the Sr.
Director, Applications, will use their knowledge
of high-speed SERDES technology to both, lead
efforts to and develop collateral, lead and
perform protocol characterization, lead and
develop characterization boards and provide
pre and post sales customer support. The
position requires a self-driven candidate with
very good knowledge on design and verification
as well as good communication skills.

5. Essential Functions
• Develop collateral such as handbooks, datasheets
• Create protocol specific use models
• Author application notes
• Perform protocol specific characterization and author characterization
reports
• Work with IP teams and customers to ensure proper usage of the eASIC
SERDES for various applications and protocols
• Define methodology for high speed serial IO measurements
• Validate PCS and PMA blocks of the transceiver
• Leading and dotted line managing the characterization team
• Involved in engaging with key customers to explain current and future
SERDES architectures and requirements, gathering requirements for next
generation SERDES, and demonstrating technology capability
• Lead the advanced customer support and design win effort as it relates to
SERDES
• Design/simulate/bring-up characterization and evaluation boards

6. Required Education and Experience
• BSEE required; MSEE preferred
• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in a semiconductor industry, in a research and
development environment
• Knowledge of SERDES and protocols such as PCI-Express, 10GBASE-KR/SR/MR/ER/LR, 25GBASE-KR,
JESD204x, CPRI/OBSAI, DisplayPort, HDMI, VbyOne etc.
• Experience with 28G+ SERDES speeds
• Experience in Verilog/VHDL, C/C++
• Experience in Perl, Python, and Matlab
• Hands-on experience with high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, BERTs and associated lab equipment for
SERDES characterization
• Knowledge of basic Communications System Theory as it pertains to SerDes specifically, including PLLs
and Timing Recovery (CDR)
• Exposure to SI concepts, including sources and causes of noise and jitter
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects with simultaneous time sensitive deadlines
• Ability to function independently while maintaining strong team-work and collaborative approach
• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

7. Competencies / Supervisory / Travel
• Competencies
• Detail oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills
• Strong technical skills
• Manager / Supervisory Responsibilities
• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities,
but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions
in the department and leads projects.
• Travel
• Occasional travel is expected for this position.

8. EEO Statement / Other Duties
• EEO Statement
• eASIC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)
to all employees and applicants for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability or genetics. In addition to federal law
requirements, eASIC complies with applicable state and
local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in
every location in which the company has facilities.
• Other Duties
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover
or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may
change at any time with or without notice.