Head of Platform Electrical Engineering
About The Position
About Etched Etched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers - delivering over 10x higher performance and dramatically lower cost and latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep & parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents. Backed by hundreds of millions from top-tier investors and staffed by leading engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history. Job Summary Our Platform Team designs the server systems that bring our chips to life. We are seeking a Head of Platform Electrical & Validation Engineering to lead and scale a multidisciplinary team of electrical, validation, and system engineers responsible for module- and system-level design. This leader will own both hands-on product design and the development of the design and validation infrastructure needed to ensure our servers are robust, manufacturable, and performant at scale.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, system validation, or platform/server design, with at least 5+ years in leadership roles.
- Proven track record of shipping complex server or hardware platforms at scale.
- Deep knowledge of board design, high-speed interconnects, power delivery, and system integration.
- Strong background in validation methodologies, test automation, and reliability engineering.
- Experience setting up and scaling design infrastructure (EDA tools, validation frameworks, labs).
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Responsibilities
- Leadership & Team Building Direct, mentor, and grow teams of electrical engineers, validation engineers, and system engineers.
- Define organizational priorities, set technical standards, and drive cross-functional collaboration across silicon, mechanical, and software groups.
- Product & Module Design Oversee server L6 & L10, and the Sohu module electrical design, from concept through production for Electrical & Validation engineers.
- Guide schematic capture, PCB design, BOM, power delivery, signal integrity, and system integration. Intense focus on the electrical PCB design for high power large ASIC design, and 112GHz+ signaling
- Validation & Reliability Build and scale validation strategies for modules, boards, and full server systems.
- Establish rigorous bring-up, debug, and test plans that accelerate time-to-market. Partner with manufacturing ODM to align any design & validation expectations with volume production needs.
- Infrastructure & Process Development Define and implement design engineering infrastructure, including simulation tools, validation frameworks, and lab capabilities.
- Introduce best practices for design reviews, verification sign-off, and data-driven decision-making. Ensure traceability and repeatability across engineering workflows.
- Cross-Functional Engagement Collaborate with silicon architects, mechanical designers, and software/firmware teams to ensure system-level optimization.
- Act as a key technical voice with vendors, ODMs, and manufacturing partners. Provide executive-level updates on risks, milestones, and resource needs.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverage
- Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office
- Daily lunch and dinner in our office
- Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
- Base Salary Compensation $225,000 - $275,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
