Staff Application Engineer

About the role

Credo is seeking an experienced Staff Application Engineer to serve as the technical lead for our PCIe products across North America. The role centers on providing end-to-end customer support-from pre-sales channel analysis and schematic/layout review through post-sales system bring-up and lab debug-while building lasting relationships that drive design wins. Acting as the technical bridge between customers and internal teams, the ideal candidate brings strong high-speed design expertise, hands-on lab proficiency, and can translate customer needs into actionable feedback to deliver winning solutions.

Base salary range is $140,000 - $210,000 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.

Responsibilities

* Serve as the primary applications engineering contact for North America customers using Credo's PCIe products.

* Deliver end-to-end technical support across the product lifecycle - from pre-sales PCIe channel analysis and schematic/layout review through post-sales system bring-up and lab debug.

* Build and sustain long-term relationships with key customers, driving the technical activities that lead to design wins.

* Act as the technical bridge between customers and internal teams, channeling customer requests and feedback to engineering, product, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

* Education & experience:

BSEE or MSEE, preferably with 3+ years in high-speed design or applications engineering.

* Lab proficiency:
Hands-on experience with lab equipment including protocol analyzers, BERTs, and high-speed oscilloscopes.

* System knowledge:
Familiarity with the PCIe ecosystem and LTSSM is a strong plus.

* Scripting:
Strong Python skills for lab automation and test development.

About Credo

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 Zero Flap (ZF) Active Electrical Cables (AECs) and ZF optical transceivers, Omni Connect 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, sexual orientation, national origin, 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