Principal PCIe Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

Astera Labs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in San Jose is seeking a Principal PCIe Silicon Validation Engineer. This role involves developing validation tests to certify device performance in AI applications. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, and at least 10 years of experience in SoC development. The base salary range is $185,000 - $230,000 USD, reflecting experience and comparable salaries within the industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience supporting or developing complex SoC products.
• Professional attitude with ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proven track record solving problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute electrical validation tests for device performance.
• Automate the testing of ICs and board products.
• Design experiments to root-cause unexpected behavior.

Skills

Experience leading SoC Debug and development

Strong python scripting ability

Entrepreneurial, open-minded behavior

Knowledge of object-oriented programming

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

High-speed lab equipment (BERT, Oscilloscope, VNA)

Simulation tools (MATLAB, Keysight ADS)

Job description

A leading semiconductor company in San Jose is seeking a Principal PCIe Silicon Validation Engineer. This role involves developing validation tests to certify device performance in AI applications. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, and at least 10 years of experience in SoC development. The base salary range is $185,000 - $230,000 USD, reflecting experience and comparable salaries within the industry.