Field Applications Engineer at Astera Labs

Taipei, Taiwan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductors, AI Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, NetworkingIndustries

Requirements

  • BS in electrical engineering. Master’s degree in engineering is preferred
  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience working with Cloud service providers and server OEM customers to design in complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications
  • Customer-oriented, Goal-driven, Self-motivated, able to work independently and able to travel frequently to customer sites
  • Fluent in Mandarin and English
  • Entrepreneurial, open-mind behavior and can-do attitude. Think and act with the customer in mind
  • Hands-on, thorough knowledge of high-speed protocols like PCIe & Ethernet
  • Silicon/System bring-up and debug experience in customer systems
  • Experience with lab equipment including protocol analyzers and oscilloscopes
  • A strong background in high-speed board design techniques, and understanding of Data Center systems like Servers, JBOGs/JBODs, Networking switches/routers etc
  • Intermediate level of proficiency in Python for automating system validation and link optimization
  • Able to step through embedded firmware at the SerDes (SoC) or MCU level for debugging
  • Firsthand experience with lab equipment including traffic generators, analyzers, and high-speed oscilloscopes
  • Business travel to Asia and the North America region may be required as needed

Responsibilities

  • Support the world’s leading cloud service providers, server and network OEMs by working with them to design solutions that use Astera Labs’ portfolio of connectivity products
  • Identify and understand customer requirements
  • Propose Astera Labs solutions that provide clear value to the customer
  • Provide hands-on design-in support
  • Drive innovation by listening to the customer requirements, working with engineering teams to implement into the product roadmap and delivering the results back to the customer

Skills

PCIe
Ethernet
CXL
Silicon Bring-up
System Debug
Protocol Analyzers
Electrical Engineering
Server Design
Networking
Storage Systems
Lab Equipment
SoC Design

Astera Labs

Semiconductor connectivity solutions for AI infrastructure

About Astera Labs

Astera Labs provides semiconductor-based connectivity solutions aimed at improving the performance of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Their products, which include PCIe, CXL, and Ethernet solutions, are designed to facilitate high-speed data transfer, addressing the 'memory wall' issue that can limit computing performance. The company serves clients in the growing cloud AI market, including data centers and businesses that depend on AI and cloud applications. Unlike many competitors, Astera Labs has been recognized for its contributions to the semiconductor industry, being a finalist for the Global Semiconductor Alliance's Most Respected Private Semiconductor Company award. The goal of Astera Labs is to enhance the efficiency and speed of data transfer in modern computing environments, positioning itself as a leader in the semiconductor sector.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$200.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Hardware, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Rapid office expansion could lead to financial strain if growth in demand falters.
Foray into biotechnology may divert resources from core semiconductor business.
Reliance on Nvidia partnership poses risk if strategic focus shifts or partnership disrupts.

Differentiation

Astera Labs offers the industry's first PCIe 6 switch, Scorpio, for AI infrastructure.
The company focuses on overcoming the 'memory wall' in high-speed data transfer solutions.
Astera Labs integrates AI with biotechnology, diversifying beyond traditional semiconductor applications.

Upsides

Astera Labs' relocation to San Jose triples its operational capacity and talent acquisition.
Strategic partnership with Nvidia enhances Astera Labs' credibility in AI and semiconductor markets.
Recent investments from major financial entities indicate strong investor confidence in growth.

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