Head of Platform Electrical Engineering

OverviewHead 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 team’s 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 EtchedEtched 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 ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team BuildingDirect, 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 DesignOversee 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 & ReliabilityBuild 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 frastructure & Process DevelopmentDefine and implement design engineering infrastructure, including simulation tools, validation frameworks, and lab troduce best practices for design reviews, verification sign-off, and data-driven decision-making.Ensure traceability and repeatability across engineering workflows.Cross-Functional EngagementCollaborate 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 & Experience10+ 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.Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related pensationBase Salary: $225,000 - $275,000BenefitsFull medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverageHousing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the officeDaily lunch and dinner in our officeRelocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)LocationSan Jose, CAAdditionalHow We’re 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

Created: 2025-09-17