Systems Architect - SPE

MACOM Semiconductor Systems Architect SPE

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication, and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.

MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs, and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key core competency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives, and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented semiconductor Systems Architect SPE with direct experience related to High-Speed Physical Layer components (Laser Drivers, TIAs, DSPs, Equalizers) in high-speed networking applications.

Responsibilities:

• Define next generation products (specs, features, etc.) based on future customer needs, innovative ideas, competitive analysis, standards trends, marketing and R&D inputs, cost constraints, etc.
• Work closely with R&D throughout the design phase and until production release to address any definition-related topic.
• Prepare technical material to influence standardization activities ensure new product alignment.
• Attend standardization group meetings (IEEE, OIF, SFF, PCI-SIG).
• Visit key customers to understand their challenges/needs and promote new products.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree required. Master's in electrical engineering preferred.
• 10+ years related semiconductor Product Definition / Standardization experience.
• Experience with standardization bodies processes, past attendance of standardization meetings and calls
• System level experience with Networking technologies (Laser Drivers, TIAs, DSPs, Equalizers).
• Good analog and mixed signal circuitry knowledge.
• Self-driven, strong troubleshooting skills as well as adhering to project deadlines and business objectives.
• Able to work in and foster a teamwork environment with a demonstrated ability to share technical knowledge with others.
• Must be an effective communicator with the ability to interface at all levels within the organization, possessing a thorough command of the English language, written as well as verbal.
• Willing to travel over 20% of time including international travel.

The Salary Range for this position is $184,000 - $250,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates' experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities. This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM's discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Free access to Gym onsite

EEO: MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation: MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.