Etched · 4 months ago
Head of Platform Electrical Engineering
San Jose
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$225K/yr - $275K/yr
10+ years expEtched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. They are seeking a Head of Platform Electrical & Validation Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for module- and system-level design of their server systems.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHardwareSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Direct, mentor, and grow teams of electrical engineers, validation engineers, and system engineers
Define organizational priorities, set technical standards, and drive cross-functional collaboration across silicon, mechanical, and software groups
Oversee server L6 & L10, and the Sohu module electrical design, from concept through production for Electrical & Validation engineers
Guide schematic capture, PCB design, BOM, power delivery, signal integrity, and system integration
Build and scale validation strategies for modules, boards, and full server systems
Establish rigorous bring-up, debug, and test plans that accelerate time-to-market
Partner with manufacturing ODM to align any design & validation expectations with volume production needs
Define and implement design engineering infrastructure, including simulation tools, validation frameworks, and lab capabilities
Introduce best practices for design reviews, verification sign-off, and data-driven decision-making
Ensure traceability and repeatability across engineering workflows
Collaborate with silicon architects, mechanical designers, and software/firmware teams to ensure system-level optimization
Act as a key technical voice with vendors, ODMs, and manufacturing partners
Provide executive-level updates on risks, milestones, and resource needs
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, system validation, or platform/server design, with at least 5+ years in leadership roles
Proven track record of shipping complex server or hardware platforms at scale
Deep knowledge of board design, high-speed interconnects, power delivery, and system integration
Strong background in validation methodologies, test automation, and reliability engineering
Experience setting up and scaling design infrastructure (EDA tools, validation frameworks, labs)
Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverage
Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office
Daily lunch and dinner in our office
Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
Company
Etched
Building the hardware for superintelligence
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$625.36MKey Investors
StripesPrimary Venture Partners
2026-01-14Series Unknown· $500M
2024-06-25Series A· $120M
2023-05-16Seed· $5.36M
Leadership Team
Chris Zhu
Co-Founder
Robert Wachen
Co-Founder and President
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