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Kandou is redefining AI infrastructure economics by democratizing access through significantly reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of hardware systems. The company has developed proprietary MIMO-over-copper technology that powers a high-performance, chiplet-based AI memory fabric designed to be both scalable and energy-efficient. This technology reduces power consumption while maintaining high bandwidth and ultra-low latency, unlocking unprecedented efficiency for AI training and inference at scale.
The Characterization Engineer will lead end-to-end characterization of high-speed SerDes (serializer-deserializer) operating at symbol rates above 20 Gbaud. Key responsibilities include performing jitter, eye-diagram, BER (bit error rate), and margin measurements across process, voltage, and temperature (PVT) variations. The role involves characterizing full transmitter and receiver electrical parameters, performing S-parameter, TDR (time-domain reflectometry), and insertion loss measurements, and collaborating closely with IP architects, digital, and analog design teams.
The engineer will document test results and procedures, write and architect test scripts for automation using Python, and contribute to the validation and optimization of Kandou's core interconnect technology. This is a hands-on technical role requiring deep expertise in high-speed analog circuit characterization and lab instrumentation.
Required qualifications include proven experience characterizing silicon devices over PVT, proficiency with high-speed oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers (VNAs), and spectrum analyzers, and the ability to define test plans and procedures. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant work experience, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (or equivalent), and strong programming skills in Python or similar object-oriented languages. Experience with PAM modulation, multi-tonal modulation schemes, or SerDes characterization is highly valued. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, a strong communicator, comfortable in cross-functional teams, and has a solid understanding of signal integrity concepts, modulation schemes, and transmitter/receiver fundamentals.
