Astera Labs is seeking a Senior Principal Validation Engineer to lead the end-to-end post-silicon validation and characterization effort. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of mixed-signal systems, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with industry instruments such as protocol analyzers, BERTs, real-time oscilloscopes, sampling scopes, TDRs, and VNAs.
Requirements
- Design, develop, and execute validation plans
- Own end-to-end post-silicon characterization and validation strategies
- Drive design reviews and specification alignment
- Lead hands-on test execution and bring-up
- Build and maintain automation frameworks
- Debug and optimize system performance
- Root-cause cross-domain failures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Document findings and improve methodologies
- Develop test software and platform integrations
- Measure and communicate impact
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Relocation Assistance