Applications Engineer (Intern)

  • CAN Alphawave IP Inc.
  • TORONTO
  • 7mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

The Opportunity


We're looking for the Wavemakers of tomorrow.

Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.

Applications Engineer (Intern)

We are seeking a candidate that will work closely with our custom silicon and application. This role provides the opportunity to be part of a team that delivers industry leading SERDES products and help our experts in design, firmware and software teams develop leading edge and differentiating IPs

What You'll Do

  • Validation of our leading-edge custom silicon designs.
  • Verification and Debugging of our customer products.
  • Develop test and verification plans for our silicon regression suite.
  • Review and understand SERDES PHY sub-component sequencing and electrical requirements.
  • Develop programs and scripts to characterize SERDES blocks for both electrical and interoperability requirements

What You'll Need

  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills and pronounced attention to details.
  • Must be a self starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Added Advantages:

  • Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++
  • Knowledge of SERDES applications like IEEE, PCIe, CEI
  • Experienced with automated test instruments like High-Speed Oscilloscopes, VNAs, Power Supplies, Multimeter.
  • Experience with Printed Circuit Boards (PCB), Signal Integrity, Power Integrity.
  • Knowledge of basic communication principles like NRZ/PAM modulation, SNDR, BER

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Alphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and provide accommodations during the recruitment process.