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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer, System Validation - **Company:** Ayar Labs - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Very-Large-Scale Integration, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Reliability Engineering, System Testing, Hardware Testing, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c4b9d229ecda3d7a ## About the Role Do you have experience in Validation design?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * 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). * 2+ 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., * Master's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent * Industry experience in semiconductor lasers, photonics, system test, and validation * Knowledge of component and system test equipment (BERT, DCA, OSA, etc.) and standard signal quality metrics (TDECQ, SRS, URS). * Proficiency in programming languages (Python, etc.) for test automation and data analysis. * Knowledge of optical transceiver packaging and integration challenges. ## Description * Lead Validation Strategy: Define and implement comprehensive validation methodologies that guarantee our products meet both component and system-level product requirements. This includes developing test plans, defining success criteria, and selecting appropriate test equipment and methodologies. * Drive Product Bring-up: Collaborate with Design Engineering to bring up cutting-edge silicon photonic and laser products, troubleshooting and resolving any technical issues that arise. * Validate Component and System Performance: Perform rigorous design validation on new chips and products through electrical and optical characterization of VLSI integrated circuits and optoelectronic systems. * Drive Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to identify and implement product improvements through Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), bench characterization, and other techniques. * Lead New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with Design, Package, and Reliability Engineering to ensure a smooth and successful transition of products from development to mass production. * Deliver Customer-Ready Documentation: Author and maintain comprehensive customer-facing validation reports and documentation that clearly communicate product performance and reliability. * Make Critical Decisions: Drive decisions around design trade-offs and specification adjustments, balancing performance, manufacturability, and time-to-market to ensure products are ready for customer deployment. * Develop Test Software and Infrastructure: Create and maintain software scripts and test hardware stations required for efficient and comprehensive validation. * Ensure Timely Delivery: Manage project schedules and execution to meet product timelines and customer demand, while maintaining the highest quality standards. ## Related Videos - [Valven Atlas: Engineering Intelligence That Delivers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1660-valven-atlas-engineering-intelligence-that-delivers) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)