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Senior Systems Engineer

$87k - $122k

MaxLinear (US)

Senior Systems Engineer

MaxLinear is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will focus on the following:

  • Support the development of state-of-the-art Integrated Circuits (IC) for Cable and Communication infrastructure and consumer applications
  • Active involvement with advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) systems, sophisticated modem system technology, and firmware running on embedded microcontrollers
  • Understand the system requirements to define and develop the design verification test plans and test programs needed to verify new IC devices
  • Support the development of Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), test programs, and test criteria necessary for production test
  • Provide hardware and software customer support

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Digital Communications theory, DSP algorithms, and OFDM modulation/demodulation techniques
  • Knowledge of analog and RF system principles is a plus
  • Experience in C / Matlab or similar
  • Knowledge of at least one scripting language (PYTHON, PERL, TCL) required; Python expertise is a plus
  • Experience in lab tests, measurement, and device issue debugging; experience in high-speed testing (SERDES) is a plus
  • Hands-on experience with Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, and VNA is a plus
  • Self-motivated, able to communicate effectively, and excel in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Board-level design and analysis experience are a plus
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 3 years of experience, or MS

Compensation and Benefits:

MaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock-based compensation.

MaxLinear's good faith estimate starting base salary range is: $87,000 to $122,000 Annually

We offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement and some highlights are: health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off.

The actual starting base salary will be determined by the match to certain role-related criteria such as educational degree(s) or equivalent, relevant work experience, skillset needed for the role, and geographic location; this is not an all-inclusive list as some roles may require unique skills or experience.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company Overview

MaxLinear is a global, NASDAQ-traded company (MXL) where the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. We are a fabless system-on-chip product company, striving to improve the world's communication networks for everyone through our highly integrated radio-frequency (RF), analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for access and connectivity, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multi-market applications.

We hire the best people in the industry and engage them in some of the most exciting opportunities that connect the world we live in today. Our growth has come from innovative, bold approaches to solving some of the world's most challenging communication technology problems in the most efficient and effective manner.

MaxLinear began by developing the world's first high-performance TV tuner chip using standard CMOS process technology. Others said we couldn't achieve the extremely high-performance requirements using CMOS, but we proved them wrong and achieved enduring global market leadership with our designs. Since then, we've developed a full line of products that drive 4G and 5G infrastructure; enable data center, metro and long-haul optical interconnects; bring 10Gbit to the home; power the IoT revolution; and enable robust and reliable communication in harsh industrial environments. Over the years, we've expanded through organic growth and through several acquisitions that have perfectly complemented our existing portfolio and enabled us to deliver complete end-to-end solutions in our target markets. One such example was the acquisition of Intel's Home Gateway Platform Division that added Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Broadband Gateway Processor SoC technology to our connected home portfolio creating a complete and scalable platform of connectivity and access solutions to fully address our customers' needs.

Our headquarters are in Carlsbad, near San Diego, California. We also have major design centers in Irvine and San Jose, California; Valencia, Spain; Bangalore, India; Munich, Germany; Israel; and Singapore.

We have approximately 1,200 employees, a substantial majority of whom have engineering degrees and include masters and Ph.D. graduates from many of the premiere universities around the world. Our employees thrive on innovation, outstanding execution, outside-the-box thinking, nimbleness, and collaboration. Together, we form a high-energy business team that is focused on building the best and most innovative products on the market.

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