Senior Electrical Validation Engineer-PCIe/Ethernet at Astera Labs

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Semiconductors, AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Data CenterIndustries

Requirements

Strong academic and technical background in Electrical or Computer Engineering (Bachelor’s minimum, Master’s preferred)
≥2 years experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications
Professional attitude with ability to prioritize dynamic tasks, plan for meetings, and work with minimal guidance
Entrepreneurial, open-minded behavior and can-do attitude with customer focus
Proven track record solving problems independently, preferably as a tech lead
Experience working on debug and bring-up of complicated SoCs 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
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

Responsibilities

Develop and execute electrical validation tests to quantify parametric device performance and margins over all system conditions
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
Work with key internal customers to quantify margins and ensure robustness
Certify product’s parametric conformance to customer requirements

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PCIeEthernetPost-Silicon ValidationElectrical ValidationSoCAutomationRoot-Cause AnalysisServerStorageNetworking

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Senior Electrical Validation Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require working in an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this position?

Required skills include experience with debug and bring-up of complex SoCs with high-speed interfaces like PCIe/802.3 Ethernet, strong problem-solving skills, basic knowledge of high-speed design blocks such as PLLs, CTLE, DFE, Tx EQ, and PAM4 signaling, strong Python scripting with object-oriented programming and git, and proficiency with high-speed lab equipment like BERT, Oscilloscope, and VNA.

What is the company culture like at Astera Labs?

Astera Labs values trusted relationships with hyperscalers and the data center ecosystem, an entrepreneurial and open-minded behavior with a can-do attitude, thinking and acting with the customer in mind, and a professional attitude with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has a Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred, ≥2 years experience with complex SoC products for Server/Storage/Networking, a proven track record solving problems independently preferably as a tech lead, and the required technical experience in high-speed interfaces and lab equipment.

Astera Labs

Semiconductor connectivity solutions for AI infrastructure

About Astera Labs

Astera Labs provides semiconductor-based connectivity solutions aimed at improving the performance of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Their products, which include PCIe, CXL, and Ethernet solutions, are designed to facilitate high-speed data transfer, addressing the 'memory wall' issue that can limit computing performance. The company serves clients in the growing cloud AI market, including data centers and businesses that depend on AI and cloud applications. Unlike many competitors, Astera Labs has been recognized for its contributions to the semiconductor industry, being a finalist for the Global Semiconductor Alliance's Most Respected Private Semiconductor Company award. The goal of Astera Labs is to enhance the efficiency and speed of data transfer in modern computing environments, positioning itself as a leader in the semiconductor sector.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$200.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Hardware, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees

Risks

Rapid office expansion could lead to financial strain if growth in demand falters.

Foray into biotechnology may divert resources from core semiconductor business.

Reliance on Nvidia partnership poses risk if strategic focus shifts or partnership disrupts.

Differentiation

Astera Labs offers the industry's first PCIe 6 switch, Scorpio, for AI infrastructure.

The company focuses on overcoming the 'memory wall' in high-speed data transfer solutions.

Astera Labs integrates AI with biotechnology, diversifying beyond traditional semiconductor applications.

Upsides

Astera Labs' relocation to San Jose triples its operational capacity and talent acquisition.

Strategic partnership with Nvidia enhances Astera Labs' credibility in AI and semiconductor markets.

Recent investments from major financial entities indicate strong investor confidence in growth.

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