Astera Labs
AI infrastructure
PrincipalOpticalModuleValidationEngineer
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“Principal Optical Module Validation Engineer at Astera Labs. Skills: Optical Module Validation, Optical Link Analysis, Optical Systems Design. Validating optical systems. Incorporating connectivity and memory products”
What You'll Achieve.
Unlock full potential of modern AI; Deliver end-to-end scale-up; Deliver scale-out connectivity; Meet unique infrastructure requirements; Achieve successful outcomes
Industry & Context.
Effectively solve problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
academic and technical background in direct detect optical systems for data center applications, Bachelor’s in EE, Minimum of 8 years’ experience in optical link analysis and module design, Understanding of high speed (>32Gbps) signal and power integrity challenges for electro-optical interfaces, Technical knowledge of single mode (preferred) and/or multimode optical systems design, simulation and manufacturing, Optical simulation flow experience for link analysis, Optical system bring-up and debug experience, Hands-on optical equipment measurements such as TDECQ, Laser Rin and/or optical system BER, Understanding of FW closed-loop systems required for laser, modulator, and PD systems, Track record of taking products from concept to mass production
Nice to Have
Master’s is preferred, single mode optical systems design, simulation and manufacturing, Working with mechanical and thermal teams to create achievable system design specifications, Working with silicon characterization/validation teams to ensure device performance is readily achievable in customer systems, Technical writing skills to generate clear, precise documentation such as hardware specifications and user’s guides for internal and customer-facing audiences, Experience in “adjacent” areas such as manufacturing, quality, compliance, Experience working with CMs, OSTATs and other external suppliers
What You'll Do.
Validating optical systems
Incorporating connectivity and memory products
Involved in design stages
Providing insightful feedback
Collaborate on manufacturing
Collaborate on customer engagement
Collaborate on post-production support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working alongside Marketing; Working alongside Engineering; Working alongside Validation; Working alongside Applications; Providing feedback to internal teams; Working with mechanical teams; Working with thermal teams; Working with silicon characterization teams; Working with validation teams; Working with CMs; Working with OSTATs; Working with external suppliers
Communication Scope
Technical writing skills
Full Job Description
Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com. Job Overview As a Principal Optical Module Validation Engineer at Astera Labs, you will be working alongside many functions in the company, from Marketing to Engineering, Validation and Applications. You will be responsible for validating optical systems that incorporate Astera Labs’ diverse range of connectivity and memory products that are widely used by leading cloud service providers, server manufacturers, and network OEMs. You will be involved in every stage of design, from concept, test, to mass production. In addition to your core responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation within the organization by providing insightful feedback to internal teams. Your expertise and suggestions will contribute to the continuous improvement of our products and processes. You may also collaborate on or even lead activities that are closely related, such as manufacturing, customer engagement, and post-production support. We are looking for an ideal candidate who brings industry experience, possesses innovative thinking, and demonstrates a high level of expertise in their field. Moreover, you should exhibit a proactive “do what it takes” attitude, always ready to assist and contribute wherev
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