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# Staff Software Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Data Center, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Content Management Interoperability Services, System Configuration, Data Centers, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Signal Processing, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/5d284fea-12d1-4c9c-8484-46ad2c2f1f0c

## About the Role

* Proficient in programming languages C, C++, and Python
 * Knowledge of latest OIF's Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS)
 * Experience programming microcontrollers such as STMicroelectronics STM32 series
 * Knowledge of I2C and SPI interfaces and developing drivers
 * Experience with optimizing PAM4 signals for receiving and transmitting
 * Experience with configuring and coding for RTOS, GUI development, and signal processing experience preferred
 * Experience working with lab equipment such as BERTs, DCAs, and traffic analyzers preferred
 * Knowledge of SERDES interfaces, signal processing blocks, and performance metrics preferred
 * Knowledge of and writing control code for EML and MZ based modulators preferred
 * BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 5 years of experience, or MS + 3 years of experience, or Ph.D., The actual starting base salary will be determined by the match to certain role-related criteria such as educational degree(s) or equivalent, relevant work experience, skillset needed for the role, and geographic location; this is not an all-inclusive list as some roles may require unique skills or experience.

## Description

MaxLinear is seeking a Staff Software Applications Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will focus on the following:

 * Work with local customers and support their product designs with components from MaxLinear's Data Center Connectivity division on the following products: high-speed PAM4 DSPs and Transimpedance Amplifies (TIAs), used in IMDD optical modules, Linear Receive Optics (LRO) modules, Active Electrical Cables (AECs), electrical retimers and similar products requiring high-speed SERDES interfaces
 * Support MaxLinear DSP integration into customer products
 * Address customer technical questions beyond software
 * Write and support example microcontroller code to interface with MaxLinear DSP APIs
 * Collaborate on GUI definition and/or development
 * Develop conference and customer demonstrations of MaxLinear DSP capabilities
 * Optimize SERDES and optical links through DSP signal processing block configuration
 * Some travel around California and occasionally Asia


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