Senior SERDES Design Engineer, Project Kuiper - Amazon

Description Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and under-served communities around the world. Come work at Amazon! Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Key job responsibilities As Senior SERDES Design Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design innovative product solutions. You will work closely with an internal inter-disciplinary team, and third-party suppliers to drive key aspects of product definition, execution and optimization. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment. As a member of the Kuiper Silicon Development team, you will be responsible for the SERDES sub-system that is part of the digital-beamformer SOCs for the phased-array antennas, both for the Satellite products as well as the Customer Terminal ones. A day in the life · Contribute in setting the specifications for high-speed, low-power SERDES links (25-100Gbps) · Participate in selection for SERDES IP in advanced semiconductor process nodes · Be the liaison between external SERDES IP vendors and Kuiper internal customer teams · Assist the internal Kuiper teams in the integration and optimization of the various SERDES links in phased-array antenna systems · Ensure that the highest quality standards are met for the SERDES IP We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Redmond, WA, USA | San Diego, CA, USA Basic Qualifications · Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Communications Engineering or related field · 7 + years of experience in SERDES design · Experience with high-speed, low-power SERDES IP, especially the PHY layer Preferred Qualifications · Master's / PhD degree in Electrical / Communications Engineering or related field · 10+ years of hands on experience in high-speed (112Gbps), low power (<1pJ/bit) SERDES design and implementation · Proven track record of bringing SERDES IP to production · Familiarity with analyzing the impact of package and PCB on SERDES performance · Familiarity with UCIe, PAM4 and other high-speed SERDES IP families · Familiarity with FEC and DFE techniques · Familiarity with Interlaken or other SERDES networking protocols · Familiarity with SERDES ATE techniques (BIST, loopbacks, etc) · Familiarity with IP deliverables and PD (LEF, LIB, timing closure, EMIR, etc.) · Familiarity with SERDES AFE design · Good communicator, Strong written and verbal skills Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.