# Characterization Engineer at Kandou AI Characterization Engineer at Kandou AI in Saint-Sulpice. Hybrid, full-time. Posted August 19, 2026. - Company: Kandou AI - Location: Saint-Sulpice - Workplace: Hybrid - Job type: Full-time - Experience: 5+ years - Posted: 2026-08-19 - Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/kandou-ai/67e2aaa3-3742-4542-9c88-300454ae382e/application - Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/characterization-engineer-kandou-ai-q8y3dz ## Description At **Kandou**, we are redefining the economics of AI infrastructure. Our mission is to **democratise AI by significantly reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) **of hardware systems — a critical barrier to scalable adoption.  Our proprietary **MIMO-over-copper technology **powers a **high-performance, chiplet-based AI memory fabric **that is both **scalable and energy-efficient**. Unlike traditional interconnects, our solution **reduces power consumption significantly **while preserving **high bandwidth and ultra-low latency **— unlocking unprecedented efficiency for AI training and inference at scale.  Kandou’s architecture is not just an incremental improvement — it’s a **foundational shift **in how AI hardware is built for the future.   We are actively seeking a **Characterization Engineer for our lab in Switzerland (Lausanne)Responsibility** - Lead end-to-end characterization of high-speed SerDes operating at symbol rates above 20 Gbaud - Perform jitter, eye-diagram, BER, and margin measurements across PVT - Characterize full transmitter and receiver electrical parameters - Perform S-parameter, TDR and insertion loss measurements - Collaborate with IP architects, digital and analog design teams - Documentation of test results and procedures - Write and architect test scripts for automation in Python **Required Experience** - Proven experience characterizing silicon devices over PVT. - Proven experience using lab equipment, such as: high-speed oscilloscopes, VNAs, and Spectrum Analyzers. - Experience defining test plans and test procedures - Experience with Python, or other object-oriented programming for test automation, data analysis and report generation - Experience with PAM modulation or multi-tonal modulation schemes is a plus - Experience in SerDes characterization is a plus - At least 5 years of relevant work experience **Required Competencies** - Self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility - Good communicator and team player, with experience working in cross-functional teams - Strong interest in characterizing high-speed analog circuits - Solid understanding or ability to learn SI concepts, modulation schemes, TX and RX fundamentals - Experience with Python or other object-oriented languages - Experience using high-speed oscilloscopes, VNAs, and Spectrum Analyzers - Ability to multitask in a high energy environment - Schematic entry or PCB design is a plus **Required Education** - Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in EE, CE, or equivalent work experience Profiles submitted by third-party recruitment agencies will not be taken into consideration.