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IBM Infrastructure is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Signal and Power Integrity Engineer to join our Z I/O hardware development team. In this role, you will drive innovation in IBM Z systems through advanced high-speed serial channel and power domain analysis. Your work will directly influence IBM’s product portfolio by supporting high-level design, pre-production analysis, lab validation, and model-to-hardware correlation.

We’re looking for a candidate with strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges.

Sua Função e suas Responsabilidades

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct strategic analysis of pre-production hardware using electromagnetic modeling, scripting, and frequency and transient simulation tools to optimize system performance.
  • Perform lab-based verification and characterization of early hardware to ensure accurate model-to-hardware correlation utilizing state-of-the-art measurement equipment.
  • Guide and test early hardware prototypes.
  • Assess operating margin of high-speed serial links such as PCI Express and Ethernet.
  • Collaborate across global teams to define and execute strategies aligned with aggressive product goals and timelines.
Formação requerida
Bacharelado
Formação preferencial
Mestrado
Experiência Profissional e Técnica Requerida
  • Experience: Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of experience in Signal and Power Integrity analysis, modeling and characterization.
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong foundation in electrical engineering, transmission line theory, digital signal processing, RF design, and PCB/package materials and processes. Familiarity with vector network analyzers and oscilloscopes for high frequency tests. Understanding of how silicon and interconnect manufacturing tolerances influence link reliability.
  • Tools Proficiency: Familiarity with industry-standard SI and PI tools such as:
    • ANSYS HFSS, SI-Wave
    • CST Studio Suite
    • Cadence Sigrity tools
    • Circuit simulators (HSPICE, ADS, Nexxim or alternative)

Skills: Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and in team settings.

Experiência Profissional e Técnica Preferencial
  • Education: Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field and 10 years of experience in Signal and Power Integrity roles. Successful implementation of high-speed serial link from concept to manufacturing.
  • Technical Expertise:
    • Deep understanding of large computer systems design, manufacturing, and hardware development processes, in particular PCB, packages, connectors, cables and optics.
    • Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, and/or C++.
    • Advanced proficiency in signal and power integrity simulation tools.
    • Expertise in measurement instrumentation including VNAs, oscilloscopes, phase noise analyzers, spectrum analyzers, protocol analyzers, BERT and TDRs. 
    • Understanding of SERDES Tx and Rx equalization techniques.
  • Collaboration: Proven ability to build strong peer and cross-functional relationships.
  • Adaptability: Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments with a growth mindset.

Sobre a Unidade de Negócios

O IBM Systems ajuda os líderes de TI a pensarem de maneira diferente sobre sua infraestrutura. Os servidores e armazenamentos da IBM não são mais inanimados. Eles podem entender, raciocinar e aprender para que nossos clientes possam inovar, evitando problemas de TI. Nossos sistemas alimentam as indústrias mais importantes do mundo e nossos clientes são os arquitetos do futuro. Junte-se a nós para ajudar a construir nosso portfólio de tecnologia de ponta, projetado para negócios cognitivos e otimizado para computação em nuvem.

SEU LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

 

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

 

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Sobre a IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

 

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. 

 

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Outros detalhes relevantes do cargo

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

 

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs

- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals

- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

 

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

 

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.  

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.