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Hardware Design Engineer 4

Raliegh, NC

Posted: 11/14/2024 Employment Type: Contract Department: Core Technologies - Contract, Microsoft, VMS Job Number: 29813 Industry: SOFT - Software Companies

Job Description

Position Title: Hardware Design Engineer 4

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Hardware Design Engineer 4 with our client located in Raleigh, NC. This is an onsite role 5 days a week.

Job Description:
  • We are looking for an experienced Silicon IP Characterization Engineer who has experience of working in the silicon characterization lab to validate and characterize the performance of the high-speed CMOS D2D and SERDES interface.
  • This role often requires a mix of hands-on lab work, software development, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Job Responsibilities:
  • The primary responsibility of this position entails executing the silicon validation and characterization of cutting edge, high-performance, high-speed, low power CMOS D2D and SERDES silicon interface following industry best practices.
  • Bring up, validate, and characterize high-speed D2D and SERDES blocks in new and existing silicon chips.
  • Develop test methods to evaluate performance and calculate operating margins of high-speed serial interfaces across various conditions.
  • Collaborate with design teams to improve testability and define test infrastructure logic.
  • Write software routines (e.g., Python, C/C++) to bring up and validate D2D and SERDES IPs and integrate drivers with software teams.
  • Analyze test results and document findings to provide insights and recommendations.
  • Purpose of the Team: Team is continuing to revolutionize consumer electronic devices & Cloud Computing.
  • Key projects: This group designs high performance mixed signal ASICs in leading edge CMOS technology using custom IC design tools. You will work in a diverse, dynamic environment and interact with other teams to help design and test great products!
  Job Qualifications:
  • Must Have 8 years’ experience with Bring up, validate, and characterize high-speed D2D and SERDES blocks in new and existing silicon chips.
  • Must Have 8 years’ experience with Develop test methods to evaluate performance and calculate operating margins of high-speed serial interfaces across various conditions.
  • Must Have 8 years’ experience with Writing software routines (e.g., Python, C/C++) to bring up and validate D2D and SERDES IPs and integrate drivers with software teams.
  • 8-10 overall years of experience in the field.
  • MSFT experience is nice but not required.
  • The ideal candidate is a self-starter, highly motivated engineer with excellent technical & interpersonal skills, used to working independently or as a key member of a fast-moving design team.
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience working with D2D and SERDES platforms.
  • Knowledge of high-speed D2D and SERDES architectures (e.g., NRZ, PAM4) and protocols.
  • Experience with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and BERTs.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Location: Raleigh, NC (This is an onsite role 5 days a week).
  • Pay Range: $77/hr. to $106/hr.
  • An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass a background check will not be considered for employment.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.

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