Etched · 23 hours ago
PCB Hardware Validation Engineer
San Jose
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $275K/yrEtched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers, delivering over 10x higher performance than traditional systems. The PCB Hardware Validation Engineer will validate printed circuit board functionality and ensure robust power and signal margins across all interfaces through data collection and analysis, supporting post-silicon characterization, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHardwareSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Perform PCB functional verification to ensure all features meet design specifications, including validation of power and signal integrity margins
Collect and analyze lab data to verify power delivery, signal integrity, and overall system robustness
Support post-silicon validation by identifying key performance metrics and conducting PVT, power, and thermal characterization
Evaluate PCIe performance, including signal integrity, eye opening measurements (EOM), and bit error rate (BER), to ensure adequate operating margins
Identify hardware issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive issues to resolution in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Design and execute DOE experiments to debug hardware issues and optimize system performance
Validate power sequencing, microcontroller functionality, and conduct power efficiency, noise, and transient analysis
Perform detailed characterization of I2C bus systems to ensure compliance with design requirements
Track and document PCB issues and validation results, ensuring clear communication with relevant stakeholders
Collaborate closely with design, firmware, and system engineering teams to ensure end-to-end hardware quality
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience with hardware validation, lab testing, and PCB-level debugging
Strong understanding of power integrity and signal integrity principles and measurement techniques
Familiarity with PCIe, I2C, and other common hardware interfaces and protocols
Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies
Hands-on experience debugging hardware issues and performing root cause analysis
Knowledge of power sequencing and microcontroller-based systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with scripting languages such as Python or Matlab
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
$500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
Daily lunch and dinner in our office
Company
Etched
Building the hardware for superintelligence
Founded in 2022
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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