The role involves leading high-speed signal integrity analysis, simulation, and measurement for enterprise SSD hardware, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust design and performance of storage solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Own high-speed signal integrity analysis, simulation, and measurement for SSD hardware from architecture through production.
Drive board-level SI decisions, including PCB material selection, via structures, loss tradeoffs, stackup definition, and channel optimization.
Perform SI simulations such as insertion loss, return loss, crosstalk, and impedance profiles.
Lead TDR and S-parameter measurements, including setup, calibration, and de-embedding.
Perform 3D-EM extraction and simulation for vias, connectors, and complex channel structures.
Correlate simulation results with lab measurements to refine models and design assumptions.
Use and customize IBIS and IBIS-AMI models for PCIe, NAND, and DDR channel analysis.
Conduct high-speed signal eye diagram and margin analysis.
Support debug activities related to signal integrity issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust SI solutions.
Document SI design guidelines and best practices.
Requirements
5 years of experience in Signal Integrity engineering for high-speed systems.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
Strong SI simulation experience, must-have for PCIe channel analysis, including simulations of insertion loss (IL), return loss (RL), crosstalk, TDR impedance profiles, jitter, and margin analysis.
Hands-on TDR and S-parameter measurement experience, including measurement setup, calibration, and de-embedding.
Strong understanding of PCB design from an SI perspective, including materials, stackups, and via structures.
Deep experience with Simbeor 3D-EM extraction and simulation for vias, connectors, and complex channel structures.
Ability to understand system design tradeoffs related to SI, performance, mechanical, thermal, and power considerations.
Familiarity with SSD design with different form factors is a plus.
Experience with SSD standard and compliance testing, such as PCI-SIG and NVMe, is a plus.
Ability to perform and lead high-speed signal analysis, including SI simulations, lab measurements, and correlation of simulation results with measurements.
Ability to use and customize IBIS and IBIS-AMI models for PCIe, NAND, and DDR channel analysis.
Detail-oriented, analytical, process-savvy, customer-focused, and adaptable to business needs.
Highly self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, technical development environment.
Experience working in and leading cross-functional teams, demonstrating teamwork and collaboration skills.
Willingness to work primarily in an in-office environment at the Santa Clara office, in compliance with company policies.
Benefits & Perks
Annual base salary range of 175,000 - 263,000 USD
Potential eligibility for incentive pay and/or equity
Flexible time off
Wellness resources
Company-sponsored team events
Support for accommodations and accessibility during hiring process
Inclusive and diverse work environment with Employee Resource Groups
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