ETCHED LLC
Head of Platform Electrical Engineering
ETCHED LLC, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Overview
Head of Platform Electrical Engineering role at Etched. Lead and scale a multidisciplinary team of electrical, validation, and system engineers responsible for module- and system-level design of the Platform teams server systems. Our Platform Team designs the server systems that bring our chips to life. This leadership position will own both hands-on product design and the development of the design and validation infrastructure needed to ensure our servers are robust, manufacturable, and performant at scale. About Etched
Etched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. Our first product (Sohu) supports transformers with significantly higher throughput and lower latency than conventional GPUs. Etched ASICs enable products that would be difficult or impossible with GPUs, such as real-time video generation models and extremely deep and parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents. Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Building Direct, mentor, and grow teams of electrical, validation, and system engineers. Define organizational priorities, set technical standards, and drive cross-functional collaboration across silicon, mechanical, and software groups. Product & Module Design Oversee server L6 & L10, and the Sohu module electrical design, from concept through production for Electrical & Validation engineers. Guide schematic capture, PCB design, BOM, power delivery, signal integrity, and system integration. Focus on electrical PCB design for high-power large ASIC design and 112GHz+ signaling. Validation & Reliability Build and scale validation strategies for modules, boards, and full server systems. Establish rigorous bring-up, debug, and test plans that accelerate time-to-market. Partner with manufacturing ODMs to align design & validation expectations with volume production needs. Infrastructure & Process Development Define and implement design engineering infrastructure, including simulation tools, validation frameworks, and lab capabilities. Introduce best practices for design reviews, verification sign-off, and data-driven decision-making. Ensure traceability and repeatability across engineering workflows. Cross-Functional Engagement Collaborate with silicon architects, mechanical designers, and software/firmware teams to optimize system-level performance. Act as a technical voice with vendors, ODMs, and manufacturing partners. Provide executive updates on risks, milestones, and resource needs. Qualifications & Experience
10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, system validation, or platform/server design, with at least 5+ years in leadership roles. Proven track record of shipping complex server or hardware platforms at scale. Deep knowledge of board design, high-speed interconnects, power delivery, and system integration. Strong background in validation methodologies, test automation, and reliability engineering. Experience setting up and scaling design infrastructure (EDA tools, validation frameworks, labs). Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Compensation
Base Salary: $225,000 - $275,000 Benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverage Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office Daily lunch and dinner in our office Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row) Location
San Jose, CA Additional
How Were Different: Etched believes in the Bitter Lesson. We build model-specific hardware to extend FLOPs and enable broader AI capabilities. We are in-person in San Jose (Santana Row) and expect engineers to contribute to both engineering and research as needed. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Etched. Note: This description reflects the current role and does not include external job board postings or unrelated openings. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of Platform Electrical Engineering role at Etched. Lead and scale a multidisciplinary team of electrical, validation, and system engineers responsible for module- and system-level design of the Platform teams server systems. Our Platform Team designs the server systems that bring our chips to life. This leadership position will own both hands-on product design and the development of the design and validation infrastructure needed to ensure our servers are robust, manufacturable, and performant at scale. About Etched
Etched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. Our first product (Sohu) supports transformers with significantly higher throughput and lower latency than conventional GPUs. Etched ASICs enable products that would be difficult or impossible with GPUs, such as real-time video generation models and extremely deep and parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents. Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Building Direct, mentor, and grow teams of electrical, validation, and system engineers. Define organizational priorities, set technical standards, and drive cross-functional collaboration across silicon, mechanical, and software groups. Product & Module Design Oversee server L6 & L10, and the Sohu module electrical design, from concept through production for Electrical & Validation engineers. Guide schematic capture, PCB design, BOM, power delivery, signal integrity, and system integration. Focus on electrical PCB design for high-power large ASIC design and 112GHz+ signaling. Validation & Reliability Build and scale validation strategies for modules, boards, and full server systems. Establish rigorous bring-up, debug, and test plans that accelerate time-to-market. Partner with manufacturing ODMs to align design & validation expectations with volume production needs. Infrastructure & Process Development Define and implement design engineering infrastructure, including simulation tools, validation frameworks, and lab capabilities. Introduce best practices for design reviews, verification sign-off, and data-driven decision-making. Ensure traceability and repeatability across engineering workflows. Cross-Functional Engagement Collaborate with silicon architects, mechanical designers, and software/firmware teams to optimize system-level performance. Act as a technical voice with vendors, ODMs, and manufacturing partners. Provide executive updates on risks, milestones, and resource needs. Qualifications & Experience
10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, system validation, or platform/server design, with at least 5+ years in leadership roles. Proven track record of shipping complex server or hardware platforms at scale. Deep knowledge of board design, high-speed interconnects, power delivery, and system integration. Strong background in validation methodologies, test automation, and reliability engineering. Experience setting up and scaling design infrastructure (EDA tools, validation frameworks, labs). Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Compensation
Base Salary: $225,000 - $275,000 Benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverage Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office Daily lunch and dinner in our office Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row) Location
San Jose, CA Additional
How Were Different: Etched believes in the Bitter Lesson. We build model-specific hardware to extend FLOPs and enable broader AI capabilities. We are in-person in San Jose (Santana Row) and expect engineers to contribute to both engineering and research as needed. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Etched. Note: This description reflects the current role and does not include external job board postings or unrelated openings. #J-18808-Ljbffr