System Validation Retimer Intern (Taurus)

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<h1 class="wnfdnti _1ibi0s33y _1ibi0s34u" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">System Validation Retimer Intern (Taurus)</h1>
<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea"><strong>Location:</strong> San Jose, California, United States<br><strong>Employment type:</strong> Internship<br><strong>Organization:</strong> System Validation / Taurus</p>
<h2 class="wnfdnti _1ibi0s33y _1ibi0s34u">About Astera Labs</h2>
<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Astera Labs is a rapidly growing semiconductor company redefining connectivity for AI and cloud infrastructure. Our intelligent connectivity solutions—built on PCIe®, CXL™, Ethernet, and custom fabrics—enable seamless data movement across compute, memory, and storage. As part of our team, you’ll help validate the silicon and systems that power advanced AI platforms.</p>
<h2 class="wnfdnti _1ibi0s33y _1ibi0s34u">Role overview</h2>
<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">As a System Validation Retimer Intern on the Taurus team, you’ll help validate Astera Labs’ Taurus Ethernet Smart Retimers, Smart Cable Modules, and related system configurations. You’ll work hands-on in the lab on chip bring-up, system-level debug, and interoperability testing across AI server and networking platforms, partnering with electrical validation, firmware, and product applications teams.</p>
<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">This is an opportunity to apply coursework in electrical or computer engineering to high-speed Ethernet connectivity, develop practical validation skills, and contribute to products used in AI infrastructure.</p>
<h2 class="wnfdnti _1ibi0s33y _1ibi0s34u">Key responsibilities</h2>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Execute system validation test plans for Taurus Ethernet Smart Retimers, Smart Cable Modules, and related hardware configurations.</p>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Support chip bring-up and system-level debug in laboratory environments using oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, BERTs, network switches, and other validation equipment.</p>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Validate high-speed interconnects and AI-fabric connectivity, including signal integrity, link training, FEC statistics, and protocol compliance.</p>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Assist with interoperability testing across real-world server and networking platforms.</p>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Use scripting and validation tools to improve test repeatability, collect results, and analyze failures.</p>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Collaborate with electrical validation, firmware, and product applications teams to isolate root causes and drive issues toward resolution.</p>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Document test setups, validation results, debug findings, bring-up notes, and test reports.</p>
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<h2 class="wnfdnti _1ibi0s33y _1ibi0s34u">Basic qualifications</h2>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.</p>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Strong academic foundation in circuit analysis, signals and systems, electromagnetics, or high-speed digital design through coursework or laboratory work.</p>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Familiarity with Ethernet standards or other high-speed serial interfaces.</p>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Familiarity with fundamental signal-integrity concepts such as eye diagrams, jitter, noise, impedance, and transmission lines.</p>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Exposure to electrical laboratory equipment, such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or network analyzers.</p>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Experience using a scripting or programming language such as Python, MATLAB, Tcl/TCL, or C/C++ through coursework, projects, or research.</p>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Comfortable working with lab tools, learning new equipment, and debugging hardware.</p>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Strong analytical, written, verbal, and collaborative communication skills.</p>
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<h2 class="wnfdnti _1ibi0s33y _1ibi0s34u">Preferred qualifications</h2>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Exposure to post-silicon validation or bring-up of connectivity IP blocks.</p>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Knowledge of signal-integrity analysis and eye-diagram interpretation.</p>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Familiarity with Linux systems, shell scripting, and version control such as Git.</p>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Understanding of AI workloads and how interconnect bandwidth and reliability affect system performance.</p>
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<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">Experience with validation automation, data analysis, or technical documentation.</p>
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<h2 class="wnfdnti _1ibi0s33y _1ibi0s34u">Internship experience and compensation</h2>
<p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">This is a paid, hourly U.S. internship. The applicable hourly rate is determined as part of the offer process and specified in the offer letter, depending on education level ranges form $35/hour to $55/hour. U.S. interns currently receive a $500-per-week housing/relocation stipend for the duration of the internship. Interns participate in Early Career programming, including technical and professional-development sessions, community events, and an end-of-program project presentation</p>
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<h2>Equal opportunity</h2>
<p>Astera Labs is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage anyone with relevant experience to apply.</p>
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