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Randstad US hardware design engineer in raleigh, North Carolina
hardware design engineer.
raleigh , north carolina
posted 2 days ago
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$76.66 - $87.88 per hour
contract
bachelor degree
category computer and mathematical occupations
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job summary:
A Hardware Design Engineer is needed for an American multinational technology company that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services in the Raleigh, NC area. The role involves executing silicon validation and characterization for high-speed D2D and SERDES interfaces, developing test methods, collaborating with design teams, and analyzing test results to ensure product performance and reliability.
location: Raleigh, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $76.66 - 87.88 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Execute silicon validation and characterization of high-performance, high-speed, low-power CMOS D2D and SERDES silicon interfaces
Bring up, validate, and characterize high-speed D2D and SERDES blocks on new and existing silicon chips
Develop test methods to evaluate performance and determine operating margins of high-speed serial interfaces under various conditions
Collaborate with design teams to enhance testability and define test infrastructure logic
Write software routines in Python, C/C++, and similar languages to validate D2D and SERDES IPs, and work with software teams on driver integration
Analyze test results, document findings, and provide insights and recommendations for improvements
Candidate Requirements:
8-10 years of experience in silicon validation, characterization, or a related field
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline (MSFT experience is a plus but not required)
Must have hands-on experience in silicon testing and characterization
Ideal candidates demonstrate experience in high-speed D2D and SERDES architecture, test methodologies, and debugging
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience working with D2D and SERDES platforms
In-depth knowledge of high-speed D2D and SERDES architectures (e.g., NRZ, PAM4) and protocols
Proficiency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and BERTs
strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Preferred Skills:
Experience with SERDES calibration and signal integrity
Familiarity with high-speed protocols (e.g., UCIe, Ethernet, PCIe)
Ability to write comprehensive test reports and analyze boundary conditions
Top 3 Hard Skills Required:
Minimum 8 years of experience in bring-up, validation, and characterization of high-speed D2D and SERDES blocks
Minimum 8 years of experience developing test methods for high-speed serial interfaces
Minimum 8 years of experience writing software routines (Python, C/C++) for validation and integration with drivers
qualifications:
Experience level: Experienced
Education: Bachelors
skills:
Validation
Testing
SERDES
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