Senior Principal Validation Engineer

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