What are the responsibilities and job description for the ECC Algorithm Engineer – Optical Communications position at Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you?
Location: USA – Austin, TX and San Francisco Bay Area (Full-Time)
Work Type: Onsite / Hybrid (Based on Project Needs)
Experience Required: 5 Years in DSP and ECC Algorithm Design
Compensation: USD 160,000 – 180,000 (plus benefits and stock options)
Job Overview
Our client, a Series-D semiconductor innovator, specializes in programmable coherent DSP solutions that power the next generation of cloud and AI infrastructure. Backed by top-tier investors such as Kleiner Perkins, Spark Capital, Mayfield, and Fidelity, the company recently exited stealth mode with $180M in funding.
This position seeks a senior Algorithm Engineer with deep expertise in Error Correction Codes (ECC) for the optical communication market. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, simulating, and optimizing ECC algorithms for cutting-edge coherent optical transceivers operating at data rates up to 1600 Gbps.
Key Responsibilities
Work Type: Onsite / Hybrid (Based on Project Needs)
Experience Required: 5 Years in DSP and ECC Algorithm Design
Compensation: USD 160,000 – 180,000 (plus benefits and stock options)
Job Overview
Our client, a Series-D semiconductor innovator, specializes in programmable coherent DSP solutions that power the next generation of cloud and AI infrastructure. Backed by top-tier investors such as Kleiner Perkins, Spark Capital, Mayfield, and Fidelity, the company recently exited stealth mode with $180M in funding.
This position seeks a senior Algorithm Engineer with deep expertise in Error Correction Codes (ECC) for the optical communication market. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, simulating, and optimizing ECC algorithms for cutting-edge coherent optical transceivers operating at data rates up to 1600 Gbps.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and simulate ECC architectures, defining key capabilities and performance metrics for implementation.
- Develop, model, and optimize ECC algorithms in MATLAB and C, integrating them with MODEM simulations.
- Collaborate with VLSI, System, Firmware, and Design Verification teams to align on specifications and system-level design.
- Translate algorithmic models into fixed-point representations suitable for hardware (RTL) implementation.
- Partner with digital and firmware designers to ensure accurate and efficient architecture implementation.
- Conduct lab-based validation, debugging, and tuning of ECC and DSP algorithms to ensure optimal system performance
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in ECC algorithm design and implementation.
- Strong proficiency in MATLAB and C/C for digital signal modeling and testing.
- Deep understanding of DSP systems and hardware implementation constraints (MATLAB-to-RTL flow).
- Proven track record in simulating, validating, and optimizing ECC algorithms.
- Practical lab experience in debugging and performance tuning of algorithms.
- Prior experience with Optical Communication Systems or Coherent DSP.
- Familiarity with high-speed DCI (Data Center Interconnect) architectures.
- Exposure to forward error correction schemes for communication hardware.
- Understanding of modulation techniques, system simulations, and VLSI integration workflows.
Salary : $160,000 - $180,000