Validation Engineer

Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.

Validation Engineer

What You’ll Do          

• Characterize analog blocks and perform PHY/Link Layer/Protocol compliance against various industry standards such as PCIe and Ethernet
• Bring up silicon, debug issues, present test results, and generate validation reports
• Define test plans and develop test methodologies for various tests
• Develop and standardize test scripts for various tests and automate test equipment
• Determine equipment and accessories needs for various tests
• Study signal integrity and power integrity for evaluation boards and for silicon

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering or Computer Science is at a minimum
• Knowledge in multiple specifications such PCIe (Gen1 to Gen6), IEEE 100G CK (C2M, CR, KR), and OIF 100G CEI (VSR, MR, LR), etc.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Perl, Matlab, C/C++, or other scripting languages
• Proficiency in using and automating test instruments such as Scope, BERT, Logic Analyzer/Exerciser, VNA, Power Supplies and Multimeters, etc.
• Strong understandings of SerDes architecture (NRZ, PAM4) and theory of operation: PLL, CDR, CTLE, FFE, DFE, etc.
• 1+ years of experience in using compliance software such as SIGTEST, SEASIM, COM, etc.
• Experience in PCB design and good understandings of signal integrity, insertion loss, return loss, TDR
• 1+ years experience in SerDes related electrical validation
• Working experience with PCIe and Ethernet protocol layers is a definite plus
• 1+ years of experience with design blocks like MAC and PCS is a plus
• Experience in optical and die2die validation is a plus
• Experience in Mango Database, HTML, JavaScript for data post processing and analysis is a plus

“Hybrid work environment”

As part of our commitment to the well-being and satisfaction of our employees, we have designed a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Great compensation package
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• Paid time off

Diversity & Inclusivity

Alphawave Semi is based out of one of the most diverse countries in the world. This includes differences related to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender expression and presentation, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability and socioeconomic status. To us, diversity is one our strongest assets to our organization. We commit ourselves to promoting the recognition and appreciation of our diverse and rich culture. We believe that it is critical to our success to promote freedom of thought and opinion in a respectful environment. The decisions we make are rooted by respectfully considering each other’s thoughts and opinions and by working towards a greater common goal.

Accommodation

Alphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Indigenous People, and persons with disabilities. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If as a qualified job applicant, you request accommodation, Alphawave Semi will consult with you to provide reasonable accommodations according to your specific needs. If you wish to make a request, you will be provided an opportunity if you’re applications is selected to proceed in our hiring process.