Engineer, System Validation

Ayar Labs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayar Labs in San Jose, CA is seeking a Validation Engineer to lead validation of silicon photonic and laser products, ensuring they meet component and system requirements and perform well in real-world deployment.

You will develop test software, collaborate with Design Engineering, analyze data, and help bring up devices for customer-ready performance, with emphasis on high-speed SerDes and photonics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience with component and system test equipment (BERT, DCA, OSA) and signal quality metrics.
• 1+ years of Python for test automation and data analysis.
• Knowledge of Ethernet and PCIe standards.
• Experience with SoC validation planning, bring-up, debugging, and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Validation Strategy Execution: implement validation methodologies for component and system requirements.
• Drive Product Bring-up: collaborate with Design Engineering to bring up silicon photonic and laser products.
• Validate Component and System Performance: perform electrical and optical characterization of VLSI and optoelectronic systems.
• Make Critical Decisions: work with cross-functional teams on design trade-offs and timelines.
• Develop Test Software and Infrastructure: create scripts and test hardware stations for validation.

Skills

Python programming

Test automation

Data analysis

SoC validation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

BERT

DCA

OSA

Job description

Location: San Jose (on-site)

Ayar Labs is shattering AI data bottlenecks by moving data at the speed of light. As pioneers of co-packaged optics (CPO), we are using light instead of electricity to move data faster, further, and with a fraction of the energy needed to fuel the explosive growth of AI models.

Backed by industry giants like NVIDIA, AMD and Intel and manufactured in partnership with the world’s leading semiconductor ecosystem, Ayar Labs’ co-packaged optics solution is key to unleashing next-generation AI scale-up architectures.

We are seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to spearhead the validation efforts that ensure our groundbreaking products meet and exceed both component and system-level requirements.

This pivotal role will drive the transition of our technology from initial release to customer deployment, guaranteeing a seamless and high-performance experience for our clients. If you are a seasoned validation expert with a passion for solving complex technical challenges and an interest in laser, photonics, CMOS, and system-level concepts, this is your chance to make a significant impact on the future of interconnect technology.

Essential Functions:

• Validation Strategy Execution: Implement comprehensive validation methodologies that guarantee our products meet both component and system-level product requirements. This includes contributing to test plan development, defining success criteria, and selecting appropriate test equipment and methodologies.


• Drive Product Bring-up: Collaborate with Design Engineering to bring up cutting-edge silicon photonic and laser products, troubleshooting and resolving any technical issues that arise.


• Validate Component and System Performance: Perform rigorous design validation on new chips and products through electrical and optical characterization of VLSI integrated circuits and optoelectronic systems.


• Make Critical Decisions: Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to drive decisions around design trade-offs and specification adjustments, balancing performance, manufacturability, and time-to-market to ensure products are ready for customer deployment.


• Develop Test Software and Infrastructure: Create and maintain software scripts and test hardware stations required for efficient and comprehensive validation.


• Ensure Timely Delivery: Manage project schedules and execution to meet product timelines and customer demand, while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent


• 1+ years of experience with component and system test equipment (BERT, DCA, OSA, etc.) and standard signal quality metrics (TDECQ, SRS, URS).


• 1+ years of experience in programming languages (Python, etc.) for test automation and data analysis.


• Knowledge of communication protocols and standards (Ethernet, PCIe, etc.).


• Able to analyze complex technical problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.


• Understanding of data analysis, process control, and statistical methods.


• Experience with SoC validation planning, bring-up, debugging, and optimization.


• Experience with high-speed SerDes and their characterization and optimization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent


• Industry experience in semiconductor lasers, photonics, system test, and validation


• Knowledge of component and system test equipment (BERT, DCA, OSA, etc.) and standard signal quality metrics (TDECQ, SRS, URS).


• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, etc.) for test automation and data analysis.


• Knowledge of optical transceiver packaging and integration challenges.

Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000

Ayar Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, sex, national origin, race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of Ayar Labs to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Veterans are more than welcome and encouraged to apply.