HYDERABAD · FULLTIME
Firmware Architect
Kandou Ai
Hyderabad · onsite · Posted 12d ago
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About this role
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 Firmware Architect either based in Hyderabad OR Bangalore.
Responsibilities:
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 Firmware Architect either based in Hyderabad OR Bangalore.
Responsibilities:
- Define firmware architecture for 224G/lane AEC retimer (boot, config, calibration, link training, equalization, FEC, telemetry)
- Implement link training for IEEE 802.3ck (100G/lane) and 802.3dj (200G/lane), including adaptation algorithms and fallbacks
- Own FEC interaction (KP4, RS-544) and telemetry pipeline for Predictive Telemetry
- Lead silicon bring-up, partnering with ASIC design and signal integrity
- Ensure standards compliance (IEEE 802.3ck/dj, OIF-CEI, CMIS, OSFP)
- Partition HW-fixed vs. FW-adaptation (equalization, SNR monitoring)
- Travel: Up to 15% (silicon bring-up, standards meetings)
- Good knowledge of C (C99, MISRA), assembly for critical paths, Python for tools
- Good knowledge of CI/CD, static analysis, hardware-in-loop tests
- Good understanding of standards implementation (IEEE 802.3, OIF)
- Good knowledge of SerDes architecture (equalization, telemetry, interrupts)
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of ownership and responsibility
- Good communication and reporting skills
- Principal / Senior Staff (8-10 years post-degree)
- 8-10 years embedded firmware in high-speed SerDes/retimer products
- Hands-on PAM4 adaptation (LMS/CMA), FEC (KP4/RS-544)
- Silicon bring-up as lead (first samples to production)
- IEEE 802.3ck and 802.3dj link training experience
- RTOS (FreeRTOS/Zephyr) on constrained MCUs (1MB flash, 256KB RAM)
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (MS preferred, DSP/comms focus)
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Skills
SerDes architectureHardware-In-Loop TestsAssemblyMisraZephyrFreertoscstatic analysisTelemetryRTOSInterruptsequalizationPythonC99IEEE 802.3OIF
Section · Company
About Kandou AI
Kandou Ai
Lausanne
CH
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Kandou AI specializes in the design of high-speed, and pin- and energy-efficient chip-to-chip links, SerDes, and associated technologies. KANDOU specializes in the design of high-speed, and pin- and energy-efficient chip-to-chip links, SerDes, and associated technologies. Demand for bandwidth in serial links has increased as industries require both high-quantity and high-quality information. KANDOU BUS has developed a unique approach to serial link design that increases the bit-rate and the reach for a given physical communications link and reduces the power consumption. As a result, more bits can be sent per unit of energy, or less energy can be used to achieve a given bit rate. Less energy means available power can be used for more speed, greater battery life, smaller dies or novel designs that shatter many of today’s constraints. Their team of scientists and engineers, based in Switzerland, the UK, and the US, is pushing the boundaries of serial links.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)ElectronicsInformation TechnologySemiconductor
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