Platform Validation Engineering Lead at Etched.ai

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductor, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience in hardware validation, lab testing, and PCB-level debugging
Strong understanding of power and signal integrity principles, including measurement and analysis techniques
Familiarity with PCI-E, I2C, and other relevant hardware interfaces and protocols
Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies
Hands-on experience in debugging hardware issues and conducting root cause analysis
Knowledge of power sequencing and microcontroller (uC) systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, scripting languages (e.g. Python, Matlab)
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

Ensure all PCB functions meet design specifications and validate critical parameters such as power and signal integrity margins
Gather and analyze data in the lab to verify margins for power delivery networks, signal integrity, and overall system robustness
Collaborate on post-silicon validation efforts, identifying key performance metrics, PVT Power and thermal characterization and ensuring alignment with design targets
Evaluate PCI-E performance and ensure adequate margins for reliable operation, SI / EOM and BER
Identify critical bugs and drive root cause analysis to resolution, collaborating with cross-functional teams as needed
Design and execute experiments (DOE) to resolve hardware issues and optimize system performance
Validate power sequencing and ensure critical microcontroller functions are operating correctly. Power Efficiency, Noise & Transient Analysis
Perform in-depth characterization of I2C bus systems to ensure compliance with design specifications
Maintain and track critical hardware PCB issues, documenting findings and ensuring effective communication with relevant stakeholders
Work closely with design, firmware, and system engineering teams to ensure end-to-end hardware quality. Create a comprehensive validation plan for boards and systems

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PCB ValidationSignal IntegrityPower IntegrityPCI-EI2CPost-Silicon CharacterizationDOEBER AnalysisPower SequencingThermal CharacterizationPVT AnalysisRoot Cause Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field, proven experience in hardware validation, lab testing, and PCB-level debugging, strong understanding of power and signal integrity, and familiarity with PCI-E, I2C, and lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

What is the company culture like at Etched?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Platform Validation Engineering Lead role?

A strong candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, hands-on experience in hardware validation, PCB debugging, power/signal integrity analysis, and familiarity with interfaces like PCI-E and I2C, plus proficiency with lab equipment.

Etched.ai

Develops servers for transformer inference

About Etched.ai

The company specializes in developing powerful servers for transformer inference, utilizing transformer architecture integrated into their chips to achieve highly efficient and advanced technology. The main technologies used in the product are transformer architecture and advanced chip integration.

Cupertino, CA, USAHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$5.4MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

HardwareIndustries

11-50Employees