# IC Validation Engineers - 2 openings at Kandou AI IC Validation Engineers - 2 openings at Kandou AI in Hyderabad. Hybrid, full-time. Posted August 19, 2026. - Company: Kandou AI - Location: Hyderabad - Workplace: Hybrid - Job type: Full-time - Experience: 5+ years - Posted: 2026-08-19 - Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/kandou-ai/bb2f8265-72df-4107-96bf-8899c996ab51/application - Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/ic-validation-engineers-2-openings-kandou-ai-yv3a4b ## 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 for resourceful** Validation Engineers for our office in HyderabadExperience** - Proven experience with lab and debug equipment used for the measurement of high-speed signals - Experience working with SerDes, USB3, USB4, PCIe or another relevant high-speed communications bus/protocol would be highly advantageous - Experience in system level validation of high-speed integrated circuits - Experience in debugging PCBs and ICs - Experience interfacing with large OEMs preferred - Experience in DDRx memory validation - At least 5 years of relevant work experience - Perform protocol validation of Kandou products using compliance tools as such as data exerciser, analyzer and compliance test suite - Familiar to work with standards, test specifications and equipment vendors - Experience with Interoperability testing - Experience with embedded software would be a plus **Skills** - 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 test of high-speed digital and analog circuits - Experience with Python or other object-oriented languages preferred - Experience using high-speed oscilloscopes, protocol/logic analyzers and other lab equipment - Ability to multitask in a high energy environment - Proven track record in protocol validation - Nice to have: Knowledge of semiconductor test flow **Responsibility** - Protocol validation of high-speed devices - Support customers and the field team during product design and/or product certification with requirements, design specifications and system debugging. - Write test scripts or other code to support validation activities - Build and support product demos for customers and trade-shows - Collaborate with IP architects, digital and analog design teams - Documentation of test results and procedures **Education** - Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in EE, CE or equivalent work experience If this is the role you have been looking for and you want to be part of a growing Company, with an exciting future then we would really love to hear from you. Together We Kandou It! **https://www.kandou.ai/**