Principal Silicon Validation Engineer – SerDes

Astera Labs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Astera Labs, based in San Jose, CA, seeks a Principal/Senior Principal Post-Silicon Validation Engineer to lead post-silicon validation for its AI/machine-learning connectivity portfolio. You will design experiments, automate tests, and quantify performance margins across conditions.

The role requires 10+ years in SoC/silicon validation for server/storage/networking, strong Python and lab skills, and the ability to lead complex debug efforts with PCIe/Ethernet interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering. Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define post-silicon validation plans and automate IC- and board-level testing.
• Analyze and report validation results against specifications; collaborate with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Python scripting

High-speed testing

Lab equipment

Problem solving

Project leadership

SoC verification

C/C++ familiarity

Debug and bring-up

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cadence

Altium

MATLAB

Keysight ADS

PLTS

Oscilloscope

BERT

VNA

Job description

Astera Labs, based in San Jose, CA, seeks a Principal/Senior Principal Post-Silicon Validation Engineer to lead post-silicon validation for its AI/machine-learning connectivity portfolio. You will design experiments, automate tests, and quantify performance margins across conditions.

The role requires 10+ years in SoC/silicon validation for server/storage/networking, strong Python and lab skills, and the ability to lead complex debug efforts with PCIe/Ethernet interfaces.