The SerDes Characterization Engineer role at Google focuses on executing electrical characterization and validation test plans for high-speed SerDes interfaces. You will be part of the Platforms Infrastructure Engineering team, which is responsible for developing custom silicon solutions that enhance Google's consumer products. This position involves working in a laboratory environment, operating complex test benches, and collaborating with other engineers to ensure measurement accuracy. Your contributions will directly impact the performance and efficiency of Google's hardware systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in a hardware laboratory environment working with high-speed test instrumentation.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python for test automation or data processing.

• Execute electrical characterization and validation test plans for high-speed SerDes interfaces in the laboratory.
• Operate complex lab test benches consisting of high bandwidth oscilloscopes, BERTs, temperature chambers, logic analyzers, and precision power supplies.
• Run automated test frameworks to perform extensive parametric sweeps across voltage, temperature, and process corners.
• Triage measurement failures and anomalies, perform basic root cause analysis, and assist executive engineers with in-depth debugging.
• Maintain laboratory test setups, calibrate test equipment, verify RF cable/fixture integrity, and track hardware assets.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.