Engineer, System Validation

About the role

Ayar Labs is shattering AI data bottlenecks by moving data at the speed of light. As pioneers of co-packaged optics (CPO), we use light instead of electricity to move data faster, further, and with a fraction of the energy needed to fuel the explosive growth of AI models. This role will spearhead the validation efforts that ensure our groundbreaking products meet and exceed both component and system-level requirements, driving the transition of our technology from initial release to customer deployment.

Responsibilities

• Implement comprehensive validation methodologies that guarantee our products meet both component and system-level product requirements, including contributing to test plan development, defining success criteria, and selecting appropriate test equipment and methodologies.
• Drive product bring-up by collaborating with Design Engineering to bring up cutting-edge silicon photonic and laser products, troubleshooting and resolving any technical issues that arise.
• Perform rigorous design validation on new chips and products through electrical and optical characterization of VLSI integrated circuits and optoelectronic systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to drive decisions around design trade-offs and specification adjustments, balancing performance, manufacturability, and time-to-market.
• Develop and maintain software scripts and test hardware stations required for efficient and comprehensive validation.
• Manage project schedules and execution to meet product timelines and customer demand while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience with component and system test equipment (BERT, DCA, OSA, etc.) and standard signal quality metrics (TDECQ, SRS, URS).
• 1+ years of experience in programming languages (Python, etc.) for test automation and data analysis.
• Knowledge of communication protocols and standards (Ethernet, PCIe, etc.).
• Able to analyze complex technical problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Understanding of data analysis, process control, and statistical methods.
• Experience with SoC validation planning, bring-up, debugging, and optimization.
• Experience with high-speed SerDes and their characterization and optimization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Industry experience in semiconductor lasers, photonics, system test, and validation.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, etc.) for test automation and data analysis.
• Knowledge of optical transceiver packaging and integration challenges.

Pay

Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000

Location

San Jose (on-site)