Senior PCIe Analog Characterization Engineer

Responsibilities:

Conduct electrical compliance validation of PCIe TX and RX for PCIe Gen5, Gen6, and Gen7 devices.

Complete PCI-SIG compliance measurements using high-speed oscilloscopes, BERTs, and protocol analyzers.

• Characterize high-speed interfaces and debug electrical, interoperability, and link training issues.

Develop and complete validation plans, analyze results, and provide clear technical reports.

• Collaborate with engineering teams across multiple functions to identify root causes and drive product improvements.
• Support PCI-SIG Compliance Workshops and product qualification activities.

• 5+ years of experience validating high-speed serial interfaces, with strong expertise in PCI Express.
• Practical experience conducting PCIe TX and RX compliance testing, including measurements such as eye diagrams, jitter analysis, equalization verification, and receiver tolerance testing.
• Strong understanding of PCIe architecture, link training, signal integrity, and high-speed electrical measurements.
• Experience working with PCIe Gen5 is required; familiarity with Gen6 and Gen7 is highly preferred.
• Proficiency using laboratory equipment including high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, BERTs, protocol analyzers, and network analyzers.
• Experience working with PCIe conformance software and automated testing environments.
• Programming or scripting experience with Python or similar languages for test automation is a plus.

• Passion for solving complex engineering problems and delivering high-quality products.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced development environment.
• Committed to continuous learning and staying current with emerging PCIe technologies.

We develop industry-leading silicon and high-speed connectivity solutions that power the next generation of computing platforms. Our validation team plays a meaningful role in bringing new technologies to market by ensuring our products meet the highest standards of performance, quality, and interoperability. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation. We value collaboration, integrity, curiosity, and technical excellence, and we believe our best work happens when we succeed together.

Join us and help build the future of technology!

$198,100-$268,000 per year

We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.

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