Application Engineer

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San Jose, CA, USA
In-Office
80K-130K Annually
Entry level
Hardware • Information Technology • Semiconductor
The Role
Develops and validates high-speed transceiver systems through functional, performance, environmental, and reliability testing. Builds Python automation for test execution and analysis, supports platform bring-up and firmware validation, contributes to DSP tuning, and diagnoses signal-integrity and link-performance issues using oscilloscopes, BERTs, and VNAs. Collaborates with hardware, firmware, manufacturing, and vendor teams to identify root causes and resolve technical issues.
Summary Generated by Built In
Team Credo is looking for a High-Speed Transceiver Application Engineer to join our mission to transform connectivity at scale. This role will play a critical role in advancing semiconductor technologies through innovative design, development, and testing. This position offers opportunities for cross-functional collaboration in a high-tech environment, ideal for professionals passionate about microelectronics and integrated systems.
 
Base salary range is $80,000 - $130,000 a year. The base salary offer will depend on factors such as education, experience, training, skills, qualifications, and location. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, equity and a full range of medical and other benefits.
 
Why Credo
  • Purpose: We invest in what matters. From meaningful-future shaping projects to competitive compensation, we empower you to grow your career while making a lasting impact.
  • People: Connection starts within. We collaborate, celebrate wins, and create an environment where everyone can do their best work.
  • Possibilities: Our belief shapes what’s next. Our technology powers the most reliable and energy-efficient connections around the world – and our team powers new products and markets that come next.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Physics, or related field.
  • Hands-on experience with high-speed transceivers such as QSFP-DD, OSFP, AEC, and related lab instruments (e.g., oscilloscope, BERT and VNA).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
  • Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across hardware, firmware, and manufacturing teams.
  • Passion for high-speed signaling, system-level validation, and continuous learning.
  • Familiarity with DSP architecture and ability to write bring-up and tuning code.

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for system-level tests including functional regression coverage and performance validation across protocol and use-case scenarios.
  • Build automation scripts for test execution, data collection, and analysis using Python or other programming languages.
  • Conduct environmental and reliability stress testing, including thermal cycling, voltage margining, and soak tests.
  • Analyze test results, identify root causes, and drive resolution in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Support platform bring-up, firmware validation, and vendor qualification for high-speed modules.
  • Contribute to DSP bring-up and tuning, including writing low-level code for signal processing and link optimization.
  • Debug signal integrity and link performance issues using VNA, BERT and oscilloscope.

Benefits
Credo’s mission is to transform connectivity at scale through fast, reliable, and energy-efficient system solutions. Our high-speed copper and optical interconnect products deliver industry-leading power and performance at up to 1.6T to meet the ever-expanding data infrastructure demands of AI.
 
Our product portfolio includes ZeroFlap (ZF) Active Electrical Cables (AECs) and ZF optical transceivers, OmniConnect memory solutions, and a suite of retimers and DSPs for optical and copper Ethernet and PCIe, all leveraging the PILOT diagnostic and analytics software platform. Credo innovations enable our customers to connect the systems that connect the world.
 
Credo is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Physics, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience with high-speed transceivers such as QSFP-DD, OSFP, and AEC
  • Experience using laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, BERTs, and VNAs
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across hardware, firmware, and manufacturing teams
  • Passion for high-speed signaling, system-level validation, and continuous learning
  • Familiarity with DSP architecture and ability to write bring-up and tuning code
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The Company
548 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Credo is a semiconductor and connectivity technology company developing fast, reliable, energy-efficient solutions for AI-driven applications, cloud computing, and hyperscale networks. Its portfolio is built on SerDes intellectual property, advanced integrated-circuit design, and system-level engineering, supporting data rates up to 1.6T. The company pioneered Active Electrical Cables and provides high-speed interconnect products and IP that reduce bandwidth bottlenecks across modern data-center infrastructure.

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