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PHY Characterization Engineer

at VMware

📍 USA-Colorado-Fort Collins-4380 Ziegler Road Unknown 💰 $91K – $146K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
Salary $91K – $146K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 3+ years
Education Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

This role involves developing and executing characterization methodologies for ASIC PHY IPs, including testing, scripting, and analysis to ensure high-performance digital interfaces.

  • Develop characterization plans
  • Execute testing and scripting
  • Analyze results
  • Collaborate with design teams
  • Ensure protocol compliance

The position requires expertise in ASIC design, PHY testing, scripting in Linux environments, and familiarity with VLSI I/O standards, BIST, and communication protocols.

The ideal candidate is a skilled ASIC engineer with 3+ years of experience in PHY characterization, proficient in scripting and testing methodologies. They are familiar with VLSI I/O, BIST, and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering5+ years of related experienceProgramming in at least one of RubyCC++PerlPythonExperience with Linux and Bash scriptingExperience characterizing DDR interfaces
RTL languages (SystemVerilogVerilogVHDL)VLSI IC I/O & controlBIST techniquesData analysis with MatlabExperience with AI tools like Chat GPT
LinuxBashMatlabChat GPTGeminiCursor
ASICPHY IPDie-to-die PHYCharacterization scriptsLinuxBashVLSI IC I/OBISTMatlabPython
ASICPHY IPDie-to-die PHYTesting methodologiesCharacterization scriptsLinuxBash scriptingVLSI IC I/OBIST (Built-in Self-Test)Communication theoryMatlabPythonVerilogSystemVerilog
TeamworkProblem-solvingAnalytical skillsMotivated self-starter
Industry Semiconductor / ASIC / Electronics
Job Function Characterize and validate ASIC PHY IPs for performance and reliability
PHY Characterization EngineerASICDie-to-die PHYCharacterization scriptsLinuxBash scriptingVLSI IC I/OBISTCommunication theoryMatlabPythonVerilogSystemVerilogPHY IPBash

Less than 3 years of experience in ASIC PHY characterization, Lack of scripting skills in Python or Bash, No experience with DDR interface testing

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