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Senior SERDES Applications Engineer

TYLsemi · San Jose, CA · On-site

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About TYLsemi

About TYLsemi, Inc. The Opportunity The AI infrastructure market is exploding. Every hyperscaler, every cloud provider, every AI company is building custom silicon. Backed by Matter Venture Partners.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Applications Engineer specializing in advanced high-speed Ethernet SerDes technologies. In this key technical role, you will bridge the gap between silicon architecture, firmware development, hardware qualification, and customer implementation. You will work closely across cross-functional groups—including ASIC design, manufacturing, test, calibration, and reliability teams—while providing technical leadership and direct customer engagement. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Direct Customer Interaction: Drive direct technical support, debug complex issues, and deliver technical training for customers and Field Application Engineers (FAEs)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead hardware/software bring-up efforts in collaboration with ASIC, manufacturing, test, calibration, and reliability engineering teams
  • Project Management: Manage multiple complex tasks and project timelines concurrently
  • Schematic & Layout Review: Review PCB schematics and board layouts for high-speed signal integrity and hardware compatibility
  • Lab Debug & Measurement: Perform hands-on debugging using Ethernet traffic generators, high-speed oscilloscopes, jitter analyzers, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and OTN testers
  • Degree: BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
More about this role

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Applications Engineer specializing in advanced high-speed Ethernet SerDes technologies. In this key technical role, you will bridge the gap between silicon architecture, firmware development, hardware qualification, and customer implementation.

You will work closely across cross-functional groups—including ASIC design, manufacturing, test, calibration, and reliability teams—while providing technical leadership and direct customer engagement.

What you'll do

Technical Leadership & Customer Engagement

  • Direct Customer Interaction: Drive direct technical support, debug complex issues, and deliver technical training for customers and Field Application Engineers (FAEs).
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead hardware/software bring-up efforts in collaboration with ASIC, manufacturing, test, calibration, and reliability engineering teams.
  • Project Management: Manage multiple complex tasks and project timelines concurrently.

Hardware & System Integration

  • Schematic & Layout Review: Review PCB schematics and board layouts for high-speed signal integrity and hardware compatibility.
  • Lab Debug & Measurement: Perform hands-on debugging using...

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