Lab Operations

Lab Operations About Etched Etched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers - delivering over 10x higher performance and dramatically lower cost and latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep & parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents. Backed by hundreds of millions from top-tier investors and staffed by leading engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history. Job Summary We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented lab operations team member to support Etched's hardware bring-up and validation efforts. This is a full-time, on-site role ideal for new grads or early-career candidates who want to grow into hardware operations at a fast-moving AI startup. No prior hardware lab experience is required — what matters is a strong work ethic, sharp attention to detail, and a willingness to learn quickly. In this role, you'll own the execution of our hardware screening and validation test suites, keep boards moving through the testing pipeline 24/7, and partner closely with our firmware and software engineers to triage failures, validate fixes, and improve test coverage over time. You'll be a key part of our lab operations team and play a direct role in getting Etched's chips from silicon to production Key Responsibilities - Execute hardware screening and validation procedures end-to-end: physically install boards on test stations, kick off test runs, monitor progress, and record outcomes against our internal database. - Triage failing boards by reading test logs, identifying which test case failed and distinguishing real silicon failures from infrastructure issues like cooling, cabling, or known firmware regressions. - Partner with firmware and software engineers to debug failures and identify gaps in the test suite so testing continues to get tighter and faster. - Help improve and maintain lab infrastructure — test stations, cabling, cooling systems, and tooling — to keep the testing pipeline running smoothly. - Maintain accurate, traceable records of every run: test run data links, board IDs, test case results, station assignments, and any rework or routing decisions for downstream teams. - Communicate test status and blockers clearly in Slack so platform and software teams have real-time visibility. You may be a good fit if you have - A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. - 0–3 years of professional experience. New grads are encouraged to apply. - Strong data collection and documentation habits. Accurate, traceable records are second nature to you and you don't cut corners on logging. - A willingness to learn new technical domains quickly. You'll ramp up on ASIC screening workflows, test infrastructure, and failure analysis — we'll teach you, but you need to pick things up fast. - Ability to monitor live test runs, catch irregularities early, and escalate or troubleshoot quickly to minimize downtime. - Clear, concise written communication. You can summarize what you ran, what passed, what failed, and what you need next in a few lines of Slack. - A strong work ethic and reliability. Lab operations requires coverage across shifts, and the team depends on you showing up and following through. - Comfort working with engineers across firmware, software, and hardware to drive failures to root cause. Strong candidates may also have experience with - Prior experience in a hardware lab, fab, or test environment. - Familiarity with Linux, git, and running builds from a specific commit. - Exposure to PCIe, HBM, or accelerator bring-up. Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage - $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits - Housing subsidy of ... (truncated, view full listing at source)