Algorithm Engineer - ECC

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on ECC algorithm development in hardware environments
• Optical communication experience is mandatory
• Proven experience with OFEC (Open Forward Error Correction) – LDPC alone is not sufficient
• Experience designing/simulating coding schemes; strong MATLAB + C skills
• Strong understanding of system and HW implementation constraints (MATLAB RTL)
• Must have stable career history (no frequent job changes), no employment gaps
• Must have corporate/industry experience
• Fully remote role
• H1-B sponsorship available

Role Overview Join a Series-D semiconductor innovator developing next-generation coherent optical transceivers (800G / 1600G). As an Algorithm Engineer specializing in error correction codes (ECC), you’ll design, simulate, and optimize advanced coding algorithms for high-performance optical communication systems. The role collaborates closely with System, VLSI, Verification, and Firmware teams. Key Responsibilities

• Design and simulate ECC architectures, defining performance requirements and specifications
• Develop, test, and integrate ECC algorithms into full MODEM simulations
• Work with digital and firmware teams to ensure efficient HW implementation
• Support bring-up, validation, debugging, and optimization activities
• Provide fixed-point modeling and algorithm tuning

Ideal Background

• Strong experience in ECC for high-speed optical communication
• Proficiency in MATLAB, C, fixed-point modeling
• Hands-on lab experience debugging and tuning algorithms
• Understanding of end-to-end hardware constraints from concept to RTL