Senior System Validation Engineer

The Opportunity

We're looking for the Wavemakers of tomorrow.

Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.

We are seeking an experienced Senior System Validation Engineer to join our System & SV group and take a key role in validating next-generation coherent DSP chips for advanced optical transceiver modules used in hyperscale data centers. You will lead end-to-end validation activities, define methodologies, work closely with architecture/FW/ASIC teams, and directly influence the quality and performance of our high-speed silicon.

What You Will Do

Silicon & System-Level Validation

• Lead validation of coherent DSP features, algorithms, and system flows across full operating conditions (temperature, voltage, corner silicon).
• Plan, design, and execute validation test plans for high-speed optical links.
• Develop automated validation environments (Python/SCPI/Lab tools) and regression frameworks.
• Validate DSP performance.
• Characterize SerDes behavior, signal integrity, and analog/digital blocks across corners.
  
  

• Validate complete module functionality, including coherent optics, drivers, TIAs, host interfaces, and control paths.
• Debug system bottlenecks across DSP, FW, MACsec, and optical components.
• Collaborate with FW, RTL, Optical Engineering, and Algorithms teams to resolve issues.
  
  

• Define and develop automated setups using instruments such as:
• BERT ONT, G800/ARESONE.
• High-speed oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
• Environmental chambers (temperature cycling).
• Own continuous regression, log analysis, and KPI monitoring.
  
  

• Lead root-cause analysis across multiple domains: digital design, FW, optics, analog PHY, and packaging.
• Work with ASIC and FW teams to provide corrective actions and design improvements.
  
  

• Graduates from Ben-Gurion University, Tel Aviv University, or the Technion.
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on silicon/system validation experience in high-speed communication chips or optical modules.
• Strong lab experience with high-speed test equipment (BER testers, scopes, VNAs, etc.).
• Proficient in Python for automation.
• Strong understanding of:
• SerDes, DSP algorithms for coherent systems, CTLE/FFE/DFE/EQ.
• High-speed communication standards (400G/800G, Ethernet, PCS/FEC).
• Signal integrity, jitter, noise, and analog characterization.
• Proven ability to lead validation tasks end-to-end and mentor junior engineers.
  
  

• Experience with coherent optical modules.
• Experience with DSP or ASIC bring-up on ATE/production testers.
• Familiarity with MACsec, security engines, or host interfaces.
• Background working in fast-paced startup environments.
  
  

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge coherent DSP technology for next-generation optical interconnects.
• Key technical leadership role with high visibility in the company.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.
  
  

• Collective Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Comprehensive health plans
• Preventive Medicine Center -Malram at Ichilov Hospital
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Gym
• Meal Card
• High-Tech Zone Club Membership