CrawlJobs Logo

Serdes Systems Validation Engineer

bluestreampeople.co.uk Logo

BLUESTREAM PEOPLE

Location Icon

Location:
United Kingdom , Hampshire

Category Icon

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary Icon

Salary:

60000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We are looking for a talented Senior System Validation Engineer to join a global leader in satellite communications and play a key role in validating complex communication systems, covering control and data processing hardware/software as well as PHY, radio hardware, and firmware. These systems support DVB-S2X alongside other radio and IP communication protocols, offering the chance to work on cutting-edge technology that is driving industry disruption.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead system validation activities across PHY, hardware, and software
  • Design, execute, and automate test plans and procedures
  • Build and manage test setups for regression and manual testing
  • Perform system integration, bring-up, and debugging
  • Record, analyse, and investigate defects, identifying root causes and corrective actions
  • Support continuous integration and test management tools
  • Analyse and process data, providing clear reporting and metrics

Requirements:

  • MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering
  • Strong commercial experience in system validation of complex HW/SW/embedded designs
  • Strong RF physical layer testing skills, with hands-on use of lab equipment
  • Proficient in automation and programming (Python, C#, C++)
  • Knowledge of IP networking systems and communication protocols
  • Experienced in planning and executing system tests, using tools like JIRA/Confluence
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and a strong team player with excellent communication skills
What we offer:

Negotiable for the right experience

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Job Link Share:

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Briefcase Icon

Similar Jobs for Serdes Systems Validation Engineer

New

Senior SerDes Verification Engineer

AMD is seeking a talented SerDes Verification Engineer to work on verifying and ...
Location
Location
Singapore , Singapore
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
amd.com Logo
AMD
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experience in SerDes verification or high-speed communication verification
  • Strong hands-on experience with verification methodologies such as UVM, SystemVerilog, or other simulation-based verification tools
  • Knowledge of high-speed serial protocols such as UCIe, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR, or custom protocols
  • Experience in analyzing and interpreting signal integrity issues, jitter, BER, and eye diagrams
  • Solid understanding of SerDes architectures, link training, and equalization
  • Strong debugging skills, with the ability to work across multiple domains (timing, protocol, performance)
  • Familiarity with hardware description languages (HDL) like VHDL or Verilog
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Experience with DDR protocol (e.g., DDR3, DDR4, DDR5) for memory interface verification
  • Understanding of UCIe protocol and its role in chiplet-to-chiplet communication
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Verification of SerDes Designs: Develop and execute verification plans and testbenches for SerDes IPs (Intellectual Property) and subsystems to ensure they meet functional and performance requirements
  • Testbench Development: Design and implement verification testbenches using industry-standard verification methodologies (e.g., UVM, SystemVerilog, VHDL)
  • Simulation and Debugging: Perform simulations, analyze results, and debug issues related to timing, protocol errors, and other design anomalies in SerDes blocks
  • Performance Evaluation: Evaluate and validate performance characteristics of SerDes systems including jitter, bit error rates (BER), signal integrity, eye diagrams, and other key metrics
  • Protocol Compliance Testing: Verify adherence to relevant SerDes protocols such as UCIe, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR, DisplayPort, or custom protocols
  • Automated Testing: Develop automated regression tests to ensure the robustness and stability of the SerDes design over multiple versions and iterations
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the design, hardware, and software teams to troubleshoot issues, implement fixes, and verify design changes
  • Documentation: Create detailed reports and documentation on verification results, test scenarios, and issues found during testing
  • Continuous Improvement: Provide feedback for design and verification process improvements and contribute to innovation in verification strategies and methodologies
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Software Engineer Sr Staff - Platforms Developer

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhan...
Location
Location
India , Bangalore
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.hpe.com/ Logo
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, electronics, telecommunication engineering, or a related discipline
  • 14 to 19 years of experience in networking and system software development
  • Proficiency in C and C++ programming
  • Familiarity with data structures and system debugging techniques
  • Expertise in Host Complex, System Peripherals & Drivers: CPU complex (x86)
  • PCIe, SPI, I2C, MDIO
  • FPGA, CPLD, Flash Drivers
  • Expertise in Ethernet Interfaces (ranging from 1Gig to 400G+, including 800G, 1.6T), MacSec, Timing, Optics (SFP, QSFP, QDD, OSFP)
  • Expertise in High-speed packet forwarding with network processors, PHYs, and SerDes
  • Cloud Architectures
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define software requirements and specifications
  • Design, implement, and maintain networking and system software components using C and C++ programming languages
  • Conduct object-oriented analysis and design to ensure robust and scalable solutions
  • Debug complex system-level issues, leveraging your deep understanding of fundamental OS concepts (especially in Linux or similar operating systems)
  • Participate in hardware and system-level design discussions, ensuring carrier-class software development
  • Work with Linux device drivers, system bring-up, and the Linux kernel
  • Navigate large codebases effectively
  • Apply strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to enhance software performance and resilience
  • Utilize scripting technologies and modern DevOps practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including networking, embedded platform software, and hardware experts
What we offer
What we offer
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Personal & Professional Development
  • Unconditional Inclusion
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Silicon Validation Engineer

HPE is seeking a Senior Silicon Validation Engineer to help validate the functio...
Location
Location
United States , Ft. Collins
Salary
Salary:
142000.00 - 270000.00 USD / Year
https://www.hpe.com/ Logo
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Expiration Date
May 28, 2026
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or equivalent
  • 6-10+ years of experience in VLSI Validation, verification, or design, including experience leading teams or complex projects
  • Senior level proficiency in object-oriented Python programming
  • Senior level proficiency in Linux command line, Verilog hardware description language, electronic design automation (EDA)
  • Senior level experience in ASIC Silicon Validation and testing is required
  • Senior level knowledge of industry standard networking protocols is required. (200G/400G/800G+ Ethernet, 50G/100G/200G+ SERDES (Die to Die as well as long reach))
  • Executive written and verbal communication skills
  • mastery in English
  • Must hold U.S. citizenship, U.S. lawful permanent resident/Green Card status
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Oversees full chip-level validation, utilizing emulators and developing tests that run at the operating system level to assess both HPE Slingshot and industry standard networking protocols
  • Provides technical leadership for the HPE Slingshot Silicon Validation engineering team, responsible for all stages of ASIC validation for Network Interface Cards (NIC) and Switch hardware
  • Provides technical leadership and guidance to cross-organization projects and activities
  • Owns the validation strategy and risk management for major projects
  • Drives innovation and integration of new technologies and methodologies into Silicon Validation projects and activities
  • Provides input on the selection and development of future technical leaders
  • Mentors and develops less experienced staff members, setting an example of innovation and excellence in Silicon Validation
  • Represents the organization in external engagements, including partner collaborations and industry forums
  • Collaborates and communicates with management and internal partners regarding validation status, project progress, and issue resolution
What we offer
What we offer
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Personal & Professional Development
  • Unconditional Inclusion
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior R&D Hardware Engineer

As a Senior Hardware Design Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic and highly s...
Location
Location
United States , Roseville
Salary
Salary:
115500.00 - 266000.00 USD / Year
https://www.hpe.com/ Logo
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in hardware system design and/or high-speed board designs
  • Proficient with Cadence schematic and PCB design tools like Concept, Orcad and Allegro
  • Strong technical foundation in high-speed (Gbps) physical design, signal integrity principles and power distribution techniques
  • Hands-on experience with lab design verification activities and troubleshooting complex system issues relating EMI/EMC, reliability and serdes I/O
  • Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Perl and Matlab
  • Must possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or related fields
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Hardware specification, PCA circuit design, component selection, system bring-up, board debug and platform verification
  • Lead a team or work independently on complex board designs and solving issues
  • Collaborate with a multi-sited R&D team to integrate your deliverables toward a successful release of new products into production
  • Conduct feasibility, design margin and validation analysis, and empirical testing on new and modified designs
  • Contribute to new innovation to solve emerging technology requirements for Enterprise networking products
What we offer
What we offer
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Personal & Professional Development
  • Unconditional Inclusion
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Hardware Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the full developme...
Location
Location
United States , Saratoga
Salary
Salary:
210000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year
pipercompanies.com Logo
Piper Companies
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering required
  • Master’s degree a plus
  • 10+ years of system‑level hardware development experience in server, compute, or networking products
  • Strong background in high‑speed interfaces including Ethernet, PCIe, SerDes, and optical modules
  • Deep understanding of high‑speed design principles, as well as signal‑ and power‑integrity best practices
  • Working knowledge of FPGA development flows, power system design, and clocking architectures
  • Solid grasp of system‑level hardware concepts, including chassis design, connectors, cabling, and thermal management
  • Proven track record delivering production‑quality hardware using industry‑standard development and release processes
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Overseeing hardware design execution, including schematic development, PCB layout, and design reviews
  • Managing all Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) analysis activities for high‑speed systems
  • Developing technology de‑risking plans through supplier assessments and early prototype cycles
  • Owning test strategy and execution across Bring‑Up, EDVT, MDVT, and EMI/EMC validation
  • Guiding systems from early prototype builds through full production while meeting quality, cost, schedule, and budget goals
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-related issues, providing technical support to internal and external stakeholders
What we offer
What we offer
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, holidays, and sick leave as required by law
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Principal Quantum Systems Digital Design Engineer

Microsoft is the world’s center of expertise on topological quantum computing. W...
Location
Location
United States , Redmond
Salary
Salary:
139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year
https://www.microsoft.com/ Logo
Microsoft Corporation
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Doctorate in Physics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR Master's Degree in Physics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR equivalent experience
  • 6+ years programming experience in related programming languages
  • 6+ years experience in a collaborative environment
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
  • Ability to work in an "AI first" environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through hardware development
  • Familiarity with designing and building AI agents/copilots that assist with experiment setup, log triage, measurement report generation, protocol templating, and knowledge retrieval
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Design & implement RTL for streaming, low‑latency pipelines (e.g., readout classifiers, syndrome aggregation, and QEC decoder kernels) in Verilog/SystemVerilog, including resource/performance trade‑offs and power/thermal considerations
  • Design and implement high‑speed interconnects between subsystems (AXI4/AXI‑Stream, JESD204(B/C), Aurora, Ethernet/UDP, PCIe), including SERDES configuration, link bring‑up, and throughput/latency tuning
  • Design robust clocking & CDC strategies (MMCM/PLL trees, jitter budgets, multi‑domain timing closure, async FIFOs, metastability analysis) for deterministic performance
  • Co‑design hardware/firmware/software boundaries (register maps, DMA, interrupt models, driver interfaces) with control/readout software and instrument teams
  • contribute to system‑level design reviews
  • Verification and validation: develop simulation and constrained‑random tests (SV/UVM or equivalent), build on‑board diagnostics (ILA/ChipScope), and execute lab bring‑up with scopes, VNAs, LA/SC, and RF instruments
  • Tool flow & CI: own synthesis/implementation (Vivado/Vitis or Quartus/Prime), timing sign‑off, and reproducible, scripted builds (Tcl/Python) integrated with Git/Azure DevOps CI/CD
  • Quality & documentation: produce clear design docs, interface specs, and bring‑up guides
  • participate in rigorous code/design reviews and post‑silicon/post‑fabrication retros
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Analog IC Design Architect

Our Hardware Engineers at Synopsys are responsible for designing and developing ...
Location
Location
United States , Boxborough
Salary
Salary:
136000.00 - 204000.00 USD / Year
synopsys.com Logo
Synopsis Engineering
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • >15 years experience in PHY analog design, including pre-silicon and post-silicon validation
  • Strong knowledge of physical IP such as SERDES, DDR/HBM or Die to Die IO Interface
  • Expertise in design trade-offs, flows, and methodologies
  • Skilled in generating and supporting documentation through written specifications, and communicating those specifications within a design team and to external customers
  • Able to work across a multi-site team to communicate ideas, understand problems, and find solutions to create a leading-edge design
  • Skilled in troubleshooting and debug of mixed-signal interfaces
  • Proficiency in using industry-standard design tools and software
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make strategic decisions
  • Experience in leading and driving technical solutions across organization, across function, across geography
  • The position requires good written & verbal communication skills as well a strong commitment and ability to work in cross functional and globally dispersed teams
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Driving the development of world class high-performance D2D IPs to enable customer chiplet bases system design win across industries
  • Designing, developing, and evaluating PHY analog components for pre-silicon and post-silicon validation
  • Driving next gen Die to Die IP architecture definition and path finding
  • Customizing PHY designs to meet specific client requirements and performance criteria
  • Performing design trade-offs to optimize power, performance, and area (PPA)
  • Developing and implementing design flows and methodologies to streamline the design process
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of analog components with digital systems
  • Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members
What we offer
What we offer
  • Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family
  • In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs
  • Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more
  • Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back
  • Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country
  • Competitive salaries
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Networking Operating System Firmware Engineer

We’re seeking a Networking Operating System Firmware Engineer to help bootstrap ...
Location
Location
United States , San Francisco
Salary
Salary:
266000.00 - 445000.00 USD / Year
openai.com Logo
OpenAI
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Proven experience working with SONiC or comparable NOS stacks (FBOSS, Cumulus Linux, Arista EOS, Junos PFE-level integration, etc.)
  • Experience with updating OpenConfig gNMI interfaces and YANG data models
  • Strong background in Linux kernel, network device drivers, and low-level OS internals
  • Experience integrating Broadcom / Marvell / NVIDIA / Intel ASIC SDKs and SAI implementations
  • Proficiency in C, C++ and Python
  • Deep understanding of L2/L3 forwarding, ECMP, RoCE, BGP, QoS, PFC, buffer tuning, and telemetry
  • Hands-on experience with hardware platform bring-up and board-level debugging
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, distributed config/state management, and large-scale automation
  • Strong cross-functional problem solving in high-performance, distributed environments
  • Ability to lead teams to deliver a project end to end
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Design, develop, and maintain custom SONiC NOS images for large-scale bleeding-edge AI fabrics
  • Integrate and configure Linux kernel components, device drivers, switch ASIC SDKs, and SAI layers
  • Bring up new switch platforms (thermal/fan control, power monitoring, transceiver management, watchdogs, OSFP CMIS, LEDs, CPLDs, etc.)
  • Extend and customize SONiC services for routing, telemetry, control-plane state, and distributed automation
  • Work with hardware teams to validate ASIC configurations, link bring-up, SerDes tuning, buffer profiles, and performance baselines
  • Evaluate switch silicon SDK releases, track vendor deliverables, and define platform requirements with vendors and ASIC partners
  • Debug complex issues spanning kernel, platform drivers, SONiC dockers, routing agents, orchestration services, hardware signals, and network topology
  • Integrate switches into fleet-wide monitoring, remote diagnostics, telemetry pipelines, and automated lifecycle workflows
  • Develop robust CI/build pipelines for reproducible NOS builds and controlled rollout across the fleet
  • Support factory bring-up and qualification all the way through mass deployment
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
  • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right