Astera Labs Inc.

Astera Labs Inc.

Firmware Engineer Tech Lead

San Jose, California, United States

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$200kDetected 4 days ago
PythonC++ExpressEmbedded Systems

About the role

  • As such, firmware is considered equally important to the hardware, and the firmware team is often customer-facing accordingly to ensure the needs of the customer are fully comprehended.

Requirements

  • Experience working with logic designers to architect and verify HW-SW interfaces on complex SoCs.
  • Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize a dynamic list of multiple tasks, to plan and prepare for customer meetings in advance, and to work with minimal guidance and supervision.
  • Required Experience
  • Experience working on PCIe-Express (Gen-3 and above) protocol, including working with analyzers and exercisers to debug protocol issues.
  • High level of proficiency in Python for automating pre-processors/post-processors and FW QC.
  • Familiarity with SoC interfaces to common IP blocks such as PCIe Controllers, DDR Controllers, NVME Controllers, AMBA/AHB interfaces, on-chip memory interfaces, and other similar interfaces.
  • Experience with PAM4 SerDes with working knowledge of Tx/Rx equalization, adaptation, CDR and SerDes link budgets.
  • Hands-on experience with PCIe devices in Server, Storage, and/or Networking equipment.

Nice to have

  • Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering.
  • At a minimum, a Bachelor's in EE or Computer Science is required, and a Master's is preferred.
  • High level of proficiency in C (preferred) or C++, including development of C-based SDKs.
  • Preferred Experience

Skills

  • ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions.
  • Discover more at www.asteralabs.com.

Compensation

  • Base salary range is $160,000 to $200,000 depending on experience, level, and business need.

Company info

  • The mission of this role is to architect and develop firmware and microcontroller subsystems for Astera Labs' SoC and systems products.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Authorized to work in the US and start immediately.
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