Advanced R&D SerDes Architecture and Modeling 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.

Job title:

AR&D Ser Des Architecture and Modeling Engineer

Location:

Lausanne, Switzerland

• Implement, document, and maintain software for system-level modelling of serial communication links in MATLAB, Python, and C++
• Work closely with system architects in order to budget the link and define block-level specs of the transceiver
• Work closely with analog, digital, and verification teams in order to support the design and verification process

• Good knowledge of control theory and digital algorithms
• Demonstrated skills in implementing signal-processing algorithms
• Understanding of the building blocks of a digital communication link and factors impacting the link performance (Familiarity with Ser Des link components and clock recovery circuits is a plus)
• Proficient in at least one of the following programming languages C++, MALTAB, or Python/Num Py.
• Familiar with git version-control system and fundamentals of software engineering (unit-testing, profiling, …)
• Familiar with analog circuit simulators (SPICE/SPECTRE)
• Familiar with principles of signal integrity
• Strong communication and presentation skills

• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor, telecommunications, or mathematical/scientific software industry
• Experience with system-level simulation of digital communication systems (experience in Ser Des links is a plus)
• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Communication Systems, or Computer Science (equivalent or higher) with strong background in Signal Processing and good understanding of Circuits Theory

• Work location 1025 St‑Sulpice VD (VD)
• Additional information on the place of work Parc scientifique EPFL
• Workload 100%
• Employment start Immediately
• Employment duration Permanent
• Qualification skilled
• Work experience More than 3 years
• Education Bachelor’s degree from a university or equivalent
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• French Orally :
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