Senior Electrical Validation Engineer-PCIe/Ethernet

Astera Labs; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Astera Labs is seeking a Senior Electrical Validation Engineer responsible for developing and executing validation tests on AI and cloud connectivity solutions. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in Electrical Engineering, experience with high-speed interfaces, and proficiency in Python for automation. Join us in transforming data-driven applications in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience supporting complex SoC/silicon products.
• Strong academic and technical background in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Proven track record solving problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute electrical validation tests.
• Automate testing of ICs and board products.
• Work with internal customers to quantify specifications.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Python Scripting

Electrical Engineering

Debugging SoC

High-Speed Design Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

BERT

Oscilloscope

VNA

MATLAB

Cadence Tools

Job description

Senior Electrical Validation Engineer-PCIe/Ethernet

Astera Labs is a global leader in purpose-built connectivity solutions that unlock the full potential of AI and cloud infrastructure. Our Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates PCIe, CXL, and Ethernet semiconductor-based solutions and the COSMOS software suite of system management and optimization tools to deliver a software-defined architecture that is both scalable and customizable. Inspired by trusted relationships with hyperscalers and the data center ecosystem, we are an innovation leader delivering products that are flexible and interoperable. Discover how we are transforming modern data-driven applications atwww.asteralabs.com .

The mission of this role is to develop and execute electrical validation tests to quantify parametric device performance and margins over all system conditions. The validation team holds customers’ requirements in the highest regard and is solely responsible for certifying a product’s parametric conformance to this high bar. At Astera Labs, we are looking for motivated Post-Silicon Validation Engineers to work on our game-changing portfolio of connectivity products for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications. In this role you will formulate a comprehensive post-Silicon validation plan, automate the testing of ICs and board products, design experiments to root-cause unexpected behavior, report results and specification compliance, and work with key internal customers to quantify margins and ensure robustness.

• Strong academic and technical background in Electrical or Computer Engineering. At minimum, a Bachelor’s is required, and a Master’s is preferred.
• ≥2 years experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications.
• Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize a dynamic list of multiple tasks, to plan and prepare for internal meetings in advance, and to work with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Entrepreneurial, open-minded behavior and can-do attitude. Think and act with the customer in mind!
• Proven track record solving problems independently, preferably as a tech lead
• Required experience
• Experience working on debug and bring-up of complicated SoC’s with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe/802.3 Ethernet
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to solve problems independently
• Basic knowledge of key, high-speed design blocks such as PLL’s, CTLE, DFE, Tx EQ, PAM4 signaling
• Strong python scripting and coding ability: knowledge of object-oriented programming and basic dev ops using git for source control and collaboration
• Proficiency using high-speed lab equipment such as BERT, Oscilloscope, and VNA

Preferred experience

• Experience in system testing, characterization, margin analysis and optimization of high-speed, multi-gigabit data links over long and short channels
• Familiarity with PCIe or Ethernet especially Electrical Compliance sections
• Hands-on experience with signal integrity, especially as it relates to PCIe/Ethernet testing and CEM/NVMe interfaces
• Working knowledge of C or C++ for embedded FW
• Familiarity with IEEE 802.3x Ethernet standards and both NRZ and PAM-4 signaling
• Working knowledge of common serial data specifications such as I2C, SPI, etc
• Knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout tools from Cadence, Altium, etc.
• Knowledge of simulation tools such as MATLAB, Keysight ADS, or PLTS for data analysis and modeling of electrical channel and signal integrity issues

The base salary range is USD 147,00 - USD 160,000. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.

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