Upscale builds next-generation AI network infrastructure with scalable systems, intelligent automation, and seamless connectivity.
About the role
We are building a world-class SerDes engineering organization to enable next-generation, ultra-high-speed connectivity for AI data centers and high-performance computing. We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of SerDes Engineering to establish, lead, and scale our engineering team across design centers. This is a strategic leadership role combining deep technical expertise in advanced SerDes development with organizational leadership, talent development, and cross-site engineering execution. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Extensive experience in high-speed SerDes or PHY development, with demonstrated technical leadership in complex analog and mixed-signal IC design
- Direct experience with 100+G SerDes development or closely related next-generation high-speed connectivity technologies
- Strong understanding of SerDes architecture and implementation, ideally with substantial experience in receiver, clocking, or other critical analog/mixed-signal subsystems
- Proven experience building, managing, and scaling semiconductor engineering teams, including recruiting, mentoring, performance management, and leadership development
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex silicon development programs from architecture and circuit design through tape-out and silicon validation
More about this role
Upscale, Inc., is building the high-performance infrastructure powering the next generation of artificial intelligence. Backed by over $500M in funding and rapid global adoption, we are scaling systems designed for the world’s most demanding AI workloads.
We focus on first-principles engineering across silicon, systems, and networking—where performance, scale, and execution are critical. Our team is talent-dense and high-performing. We value ownership, technical rigor, and speed, and we offer the opportunity to work on foundational problems with immediate, real-world impact.
If you’re looking to do high-impact work, move fast, and help define the infrastructure behind the future of AI—Upscale is where you can produce meaningful work at the frontier—and operate at a high standard.
We are building a world-class SerDes engineering organization to enable next-generation, ultra-high-speed connectivity for AI data centers and high-performance computing.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of SerDes Engineering to establish, lead, and scale our engineering team across design centers. This is a strategic leadership role combining deep technical expertise in advanced SerDes...
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