Testing Engineer IV - PCIe

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and highly technical Hardware Verification & Validation Engineer to drive the end-to-end testing of our cutting-edge ASIC designs. In this dynamic role, you will bridge the gap between pre-silicon verification and post-silicon lab validation. You will architect robust UVM testbenches for next-generation PCIe interfaces and lead hands-on silicon bring-up in the lab. If you have deep expertise in high-speed IO and thrive in cross-functional debugging environments, we want you on our team. Key Responsibilities: Pre-Silicon Verification (PCIe Focus) Verification Planning: Architect and execute comprehensive verification plans for PCIe Switch, Root Complex, and Endpoint configurations. Testbench Development: Build and scale UVM-based environments from scratch to rigorously test complex PCIe protocol behaviors, including LTSSM transitions and link training. Performance Verification: Leverage advanced simulation and emulation platforms to ensure high-performance throughput and strict protocol compliance across PCIe Gen 4, Gen 5, and Gen 6. Cross-Functional Debug: Partner closely with RTL design, architecture, and software teams to root-cause and rapidly resolve functional failures. Key Responsibilities: Post-Silicon Validation & Labs Silicon Bring-up: Lead the initial power-on, initialization, and functional testing of high-speed IO interfaces, with a specific focus on PCIe Gen 5/6. Lab Validation: Utilize high-end laboratory equipment-including oscilloscopes, Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs), and protocol analyzers-to validate electrical and functional correctness. Failure Analysis: Reproduce complex silicon bugs in a physical lab environment and perform deep root-cause analysis to remediate hardware issues. Validation Automation: Develop and maintain robust automation frameworks using Python or C++ to streamline large-scale validation workflows and data collection.

Requirements

• Education: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience: 6-8+ years of hands-on, proven experience in ASIC development, pre-silicon verification, or post-silicon system validation.
• Protocol Expertise: In-depth, structural knowledge of all PCIe protocol layers (Physical, Data Link, and Transaction).
• Programming Skills: Strong coding proficiency in Python, C/C++, and SystemVerilog.
• Tools & Environments: Solid familiarity with Linux environments and standard hardware debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, GDB, Trace32).
• Salary Range
• Astreya offers comprehensive b enefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:
• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
• Dental provided through UHC
• Nationwide Vision provided by UHC
• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days
• 401k Plan
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays
• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law

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