Testing Engineer IV - PCIe

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly technical Hardware Verification & Validation Engineer to drive the end-to-end testing of our cutting-edge ASIC designs. In this dynamic role, you will bridge the gap between pre-silicon verification and post-silicon lab validation. You will architect robust UVM testbenches for next-generation PCIe interfaces and lead hands-on silicon bring-up in the lab. If you have deep expertise in high-speed IO and thrive in cross-functional debugging environments, we want you on our team.

 

Key Responsibilities: Pre-Silicon Verification (PCIe Focus)

• Verification Planning: Architect and execute comprehensive verification plans for PCIe Switch, Root Complex, and Endpoint configurations.

• Testbench Development: Build and scale UVM-based environments from scratch to rigorously test complex PCIe protocol behaviors, including LTSSM transitions and link training.

• Performance Verification: Leverage advanced simulation and emulation platforms to ensure high-performance throughput and strict protocol compliance across PCIe Gen 4, Gen 5, and Gen 6.

• Cross-Functional Debug: Partner closely with RTL design, architecture, and software teams to root-cause and rapidly resolve functional failures.

 

Key Responsibilities: Post-Silicon Validation & Labs

• Silicon Bring-up: Lead the initial power-on, initialization, and functional testing of high-speed IO interfaces, with a specific focus on PCIe Gen 5/6.

• Lab Validation: Utilize high-end laboratory equipment—including oscilloscopes, Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs), and protocol analyzers—to validate electrical and functional correctness.

• Failure Analysis: Reproduce complex silicon bugs in a physical lab environment and perform deep root-cause analysis to remediate hardware issues.

• Validation Automation: Develop and maintain robust automation frameworks using Python or C++ to streamline large-scale validation workflows and data collection.

 

Qualifications

• Education: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field.

• Experience: 6–8+ years of hands-on, proven experience in ASIC development, pre-silicon verification, or post-silicon system validation.

• Protocol Expertise: In-depth, structural knowledge of all PCIe protocol layers (Physical, Data Link, and Transaction).

• Programming Skills: Strong coding proficiency in Python, C/C++, and SystemVerilog.

• Tools & Environments: Solid familiarity with Linux environments and standard hardware debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, GDB, Trace32).

Salary Range

$98,040.00 - $154,800.00 USD (Salary)

• Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
• Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only

• Dental provided through UHC

• Nationwide Vision provided by UHC

• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care

• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)

• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera

• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Days

  401k Plan

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)

• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)

• Paid Holidays

• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law