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 Hyderabad Experience • 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/