Senior SoC Verification/Validation Engineer  - Astera Labs

Job Description

We are looking for Senior SoC Verification/Validation Engineer who are passionate about bringing next-generation SoCs to life on industry-leading emulation platforms. You will play a critical role in validating complex SoCs for AI connectivity and cloud infrastructure, ensuring functionality and performance well before silicon tape-out.

Basic 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

Required Qualification

• 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 Experience: 

• 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.

The base salary range is $165,000 USD - $195,000 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.