Characterization Engineer
kandou
| Company | kandou |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Saint-Sulpice |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 24 Jul 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (bamboohr) |
Description
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.
We are actively seeking a Characterization Engineer for our lab in Switzerland (Lausanne)
Responsibility
• Lead end-to-end characterization of high-speed SerDes operating at symbol rates above 20 Gbaud
• Perform jitter, eye-diagram, BER, and margin measurements across PVT
• Characterize full transmitter and receiver electrical parameters
• Perform S-parameter, TDR and insertion loss measurements
• Collaborate with IP architects, digital and analog design teams
• Documentation of test results and procedures
• Write and architect test scripts for automation in Python
Required Experience
• Proven experience characterizing silicon devices over PVT.
• Proven experience using lab equipment, such as: high-speed oscilloscopes, VNAs, and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Experience defining test plans and test procedures
• Experience with Python, or other object-oriented programming for test automation, data analysis and report generation
• Experience with PAM modulation or multi-tonal modulation schemes is a plus
• Experience in SerDes characterization is a plus
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience
Required Competencies
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
• Good communicator and team player, with experience working in cross-functional teams
• Strong interest in characterizing high-speed analog circuits
• Solid understanding or ability to learn SI concepts, modulation schemes, TX and RX fundamentals
• Experience with Python or other object-oriented languages
• Experience using high-speed oscilloscopes, VNAs, and Spectrum Analyzers
• Ability to multitask in a high energy environment
• Schematic entry or PCB design is a plus
Required Education
• Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in EE, CE, or equivalent work experience
Profiles submitted by third-party recruitment agencies will not be taken into consideration.