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Hardware Lab Engineer

San Jose💼 Full-time💰 $160,000–$160,000🗓 2026-07-28 → 2026-09-26

Core

Hands-on lab execution for silicon bring-up, characterization, and debug of high-speed connectivity products for AI infrastructure.

Role type

Senior IC Hardware Lab Engineer

Builds

Silicon validation and characterization environments for AI connectivity solutions

Domain

Semiconductor hardware / AI infrastructure / High-speed interfaces

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Silicon validation, high-speed interface testing, test environment setup, Python automation, Linux CLI, RMA triage, PCBA rework, lab equipment management

Preferred skills

Post-silicon ASIC/SoC validation, analog/mixed-signal debugging, JTAG/I2C/SPI, PCB design, data center architecture, ATE systems, defect screening, failure analysis, compliance testing

Technologies

PCIe Gen5/6/7, CXL, Ethernet, NVLink, UALink, CXL, SerDes, DDR, JTAG, I2C, SPI, ATE, BERT, Oscilloscopes, Protocol analyzers

Responsibilities

Setup and maintain test environments for silicon validation; Conduct hands-on testing of silicon devices including PCIe, CXL, Ethernet; Install and configure servers with FW, BIOS, OS; Manage RMA intake, triage, and inspection; Coordinate with external labs and manage logistics; Perform ad hoc PCBA rework and soldering; Develop and maintain lab procedures

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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