Astera Labs Principal Test Engineer responsible for developing and supporting complex mixed-signal silicon SoC products and leading ATE test solutions. Define and implement SoC test strategy and own product through high volume production ramp.
Responsibilities
We are looking for Principal ATE Test Engineers with proven experience in developing and supporting complex mixed-signal silicon SoC products to lead ATE Test solutions. The ideal candidate will develop and oversee SoC test strategy, interact with manufacturing partners, define, and implement ATE programs and own the product from design, initial samples all the way through high volume production ramp. The candidate should have working knowledge of communication/interface protocols such as PCI-Express (Gen-4/5/6), Ethernet, Infiniband, DDR, NVMe, USB, etc.
Qualification
EntrepreneurialRequired ExperienceTester platform selectionFamiliarity with modern databasesThe base salary range is $209
Required
Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering. At minimum, a Bachelor’s in EE is required, and a Master’s is preferred.
≥8-year experience releasing complex SoC/silicon products to high volume manufacturing.
Working knowledge of high-speed protocols like PCIe, Ethernet, Infiniband, DDR, NVMe, USB, etc.
Professional attitude with ability to execute on multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Strong team player with good communication skills to work alongside a team of high caliber engineers.
Entrepreneurial, open-mind behavior and can-do attitude.
Required Experience
Hands-on experience with high-speed mixed signal SoC test program/hardware development on multiple high-speed test platforms.
Collaboration with design team to define test strategy, create and own test plan.
Tester platform selection, design, and development of ATE hardware for wafer sort and final test.
Familiar with high-speed load board design techniques.
Proven track record of implementing ATE patterns to optimize tester resources and minimize ATE test time while maintaining product quality.
Preferred
Fluent in data processing using high level programming languages.
Experience in running External loopback at wafer sort.
Familiarity with modern databases
Basic knowledge of RF Testing on ATE Platform.
The base salary range is $209,000.00 USD – $240,000.00 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.
We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.