Astera Labs · 2 weeks ago
Senior SoC Verification/Validation Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $195K/yr
5+ years expAstera Labs is a provider of rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. They are seeking a Senior SoC Verification/Validation Engineer to validate complex SoCs for AI connectivity and cloud infrastructure, ensuring functionality and performance before silicon tape-out.
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Responsibilities
Play a key role in developing complex SOCs for AI connectivity and cloud infrastructures
Bring up and validate high-speed serial interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet and UALink, and overall SoC functionality
Collaborate closely with Architecture, Design, Verification, and SW/FW teams to define and execute functional/performance validation plans
Develop C/C++ FW and tests to validate and execute all test plan items
Build tools and methodologies to validate and debug all HW and SW/FW issues on the emulation platform
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
5+ years of hands-on experience in pre-silicon verification/validation
Strong hands-on experience in running and debugging SOC simulation
Protocol knowledge in high-speed protocols such as PCIe, UALink and/or Ethernet is essential
Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (System Verilog, C/C++, Python)
Strong debugging and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Currently based locally or open to relocation
Preferred
Bring up and validation experience using the industry standard emulation platforms (Palladium or Zebu)
Hands-on experience in running and debugging SOC simulation and emulation platforms
Company
Astera Labs
Astera Labs is a semiconductor company that provides connectivity solutions for intelligent systems.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$206.35MKey Investors
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2024-03-20IPO
2022-11-17Series D· $150M
2021-09-27Series C· $50M
Leadership Team
Jitendra Mohan
CEO
Casey Morrison
Chief Product Officer, Co-Founder
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