Astera Labs Inc.

Astera Labs Inc.

Principal System Validation Engineer (AI Fabric Switches)

San Jose, California, United States · Principal

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
PythonC++LinuxMachine LearningData AnalysisPCB DesignAltiumCadenceCollaboration

About the role

  • Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions.
  • Basic Qalifications - Strong academic and technical background in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
  • Think and act with the customer in mind!

Responsibilities

  • Develop and perform system validation tests using leading-edge Data Center equipment and scalable automation platforms.
  • 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.
  • ≥12 years' experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications.
  • A strong background in developing bench automation techniques, especially using Python, with emphasis on execution efficiency, repeatability, data analysis and reporting.

Requirements

  • Hands-on, thorough knowledge of high-speed protocols like PCIe, CXL, NVMe, or Ethernet.
  • Experience with Silicon/System bring-up, validation, and debug experience, including in customer systems.
  • Experience with lab equipment including protocol analyzers, in-circuit debuggers, and CPU-based tool suites.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects.
  • Working knowledge of C or C++ for embedded FW and device drivers.
  • Familiarity with PCIe compliance standards and ability to follow and be involved in compliance consortiums to adapt the tests to be run from X86/ARM based platforms.
  • Knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout tools from Cadence Allegro, Altium, etc.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of effectively leading, influencing, and navigating complex matrixed environments.
  • Strong academic and technical background in Electrical or Computer Engineering. At a minimum, a Bachelor's is required, and a Master's is preferred.

Nice to have

  • Preferred Experience

Skills

  • ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions.
  • Discover more at www.asteralabs.com.

Compensation

  • The base salary range is $237,000 USD - $250,000 USD.

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