Principal Engineer – High-Speed SerDes System Architect

About the position

We are looking for a Principal Engineer – High-Speed SerDes System Architect to lead next-gen high-speed wireline electrical communication research. Join our High-Speed High-Frequency team within the Board Engineering Lab at our Grenoble Research Center, collaborating closely with HQ technical teams in China to develop 112 Gbit/s+ SerDes systems.

📍 Location: Grenoble Research Center (On-site)
💰 Salary: €90,000 - €150,000 per annum
🕒 Employment Type: Permanent

🔹 Key Responsibilities

✔ High-Speed Research & Innovation – Lead research in high-speed wireline electrical communications, developing new system architectures, designs, models & simulations
✔ Next-Gen SerDes Development – Explore SerDes PHY architectures (signaling, equalization, FEC) for hyperscale data centers & AI infrastructure
✔ Algorithm Development – Optimize complex parameter spaces through advanced algorithm modeling
✔ Industry Collaboration – Work with universities, research institutions & industry partners, participating in IEEE, OIF conferences & standards organizations
✔ Technology Roadmap Definition – Develop long-term high-speed interconnect strategies & project planning
✔ Mentorship & Leadership – Supervise interns, PhD students & engineers, providing technical guidance

🔹 What You Bring

✅ Master’s/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Communication Engineering, Information Technology, or Signal Processing
✅ 10+ years of experience in high-speed wireline electrical communication
✅ Deep expertise in modulation, equalization, synchronization & forward error correction
✅ Proven experience in SerDes architecture (serializer, deserializer) for 56 Gbps, 112 Gbps NRZ & PAM applications
✅ Signal Integrity Expert – Strong background in high-speed link analysis

🔹 Preferred Skills

➕ Industry Standards – Knowledge of IEEE 802.3, OIF-CEI, InfiniBand, CEI-224G
➕ Advanced Signaling – Understanding of high-order modulation (PAM), single-ended & bidirectional signaling
➕ SerDes Protocols – Experience with DDR, PCIe and other high-speed interfaces
➕ Hardware Design – In-depth knowledge of SerDes, ASICs, DSPs, PCBs, connectors, packaging
➕ Academic & Industry Engagement – Participation in technical conferences & research projects
➕ Innovative Mindset – Passion for technology, problem-solving & high-speed system architecture

🔹 Technical Tools & Work

🔧 SerDes Modeling & Simulation – Python (preferred), MATLAB, Verilog-A, ADS
🔧 Signal Integrity Tools – ADS, custom models (MATLAB, Python)

🎁 Why Join Us?

🚀 Work on 112 Gbit/s+ SerDes systems – Cutting-edge technology & high-impact research
🌍 Global Collaboration – Partner with top engineers & researchers worldwide
🎓 Industry & Research Engagement – Work with leading institutions & participate in global conferences
📈 Shape the Future – Define the roadmap for next-generation high-speed communications

Ready to push the limits of high-speed signal integrity? Apply now! 🚀💡

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