Principal System Validation Engineer - SerDes/Ethernet (PAM4)

Requirements

• Strong knowledge in scripting for automation of validation efforts (e.g. Python, Matlab)
• Experience with silicon bring-up, debugging complex electrical and system performance issues, production ramp.
• Very knowledgeable about common high-speed SerDes protocols like Ethernet, PCIe etc., and the electrical, system level specifications defined in the standard documents (IEEE802.3, PCIe Base Specification etc.)
• Very knowledgeable about SerDes architecture including Tx/Rx equalization, adaptation, CDR, block level requirements and SerDes link jitter budget.
• Experience working with lab equipment such as protocol analyzers, BERT, real-time scopes, sampling scopes and VNA
• Experience with PAM4 SerDes validation (200G/100G/50G)
• Knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout tools from Cadence, Altium, etc.
• Knowledge of Signal Integrity simulation tools
• Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize a dynamic list of multiple tasks, to plan and prepare for customer/internal meetings in advance, and to work with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Entrepreneurial, open-mind behavior and can-do attitude. Think and act with the customer in mind!
• The base salary range is $200,000.00 USD - $230,000.00 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

Benefits

Additional Information

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs' Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company's COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company's custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com . Job Description 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 ICs 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, 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. Education and Experience Requirements Strong academic and technical background in electrical or computer engineering. At minimum, a Bachelor's is required, and a Master's is preferred. 8-12 years of experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications.

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