Characterization Engineer

At Kandou, we are redefining the economics of AI infrastructure. Our mission is to democratise AI by significantly reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of hardware systems — a critical barrier to scalable adoption.

Our proprietary MIMO-over-copper technology powers a high-performance, chiplet-based AI memory fabric that is both scalable and energy-efficient. Unlike traditional interconnects, our solution reduces power consumption significantly while preserving high bandwidth and ultra-low latency — unlocking unprecedented efficiency for AI training and inference at scale.

Kandou’s architecture is not just an incremental improvement — it’s a foundational shift in how AI hardware is built for the future.

We are actively seeking a Characterization Engineer for our lab in Switzerland (Lausanne)

Responsibility

• Lead end-to-end characterization of high-speed SerDes operating at symbol rates above 20 Gbaud
  
• Perform jitter, eye-diagram, BER, and margin measurements across PVT
• Characterize full transmitter and receiver electrical parameters
• Perform S-parameter, TDR and insertion loss measurements
• Collaborate with IP architects, digital and analog design teams
• Documentation of test results and procedures
• Write and architect test scripts for automation in Python

Required Experience

• Proven experience characterizing high-speed SerDes designs (>20Baud) over PVT
• Proven knowledge in both TX and RX characteristics for high-speed designs
• Proven experience using high-speed oscilloscopes, VNAs, and Spectrum Analyzers above 30GHz
• Experience defining test plans and test procedures
• Experience with Python, or other object-oriented programming for test automation, data analysis and report generation
• Experience with PAM modulation or multi-tonal modulation schemes is a plus
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience

Required Competencies

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
• Good communicator and team player, with experience working in cross-functional teams
• Strong interest and experience in characterizing high-speed analog circuits
• Solid understanding of: SI concepts, modulation schemes, TX and RX fundamentals
  
• Experience with Python or other object-oriented languages
• Experience using high-speed oscilloscopes, VNAs, and Spectrum Analyzers
• Ability to multitask in a high energy environment
• Schematic entry or PCB design is a plus

Required Education

• Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in EE, CE, or equivalent work experience

Profiles submitted by third-party recruitment agencies will not be taken into consideration.