Senior Principal System Validation Engineer (AI Fabric Switches)

Astera Labs • San Jose, CA

104d • $237,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Develop and perform system validation tests using leading-edge Data Center equipment and scalable automation platforms. The validation team holds customers’ system requirements in the highest regard and is solely responsible for certifying a product’s conformance to this high bar. Understand the performance and functionality requirements our AI fabric Switches must deliver to enable customers developing Data Center systems using Astera Labs’ game-changing portfolio of connectivity products for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications. Formulate a comprehensive validation plan for AI fabric switch products. Automate the testing of ICs and board products in a data-centric manner, design experiments to root-cause unexpected behavior, report results and specification compliance in an automated fashion. Work with key customers directly to understand their care-abouts and highlight the unique capabilities and performance of Astera Labs’ solutions.

Requirements

• Strong academic and technical background in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of 12 years' experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications.
• Basic understanding of x86/ARM architecture, UEFI/Linux boot sequence.
• Good understanding of High Speed Signaling Principles.
• Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Entrepreneurial, open-minded behavior and can-do attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of C or C++ for embedded FW and device drivers.
• Familiarity with PCIe compliance standards and involvement in compliance consortiums.
• Knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout tools from Cadence Allegro, Altium, etc.
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform system validation tests using leading-edge Data Center equipment.
• Understand performance and functionality requirements for AI fabric Switches.
• Formulate a comprehensive validation plan for AI fabric switch products.
• Automate testing of ICs and board products in a data-centric manner.
• Design experiments to root-cause unexpected behavior.
• Report results and specification compliance in an automated fashion.
• Work with key customers to understand their needs and highlight product capabilities.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $237,000 USD - $250,000 USD.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees