Lead Product Engineer (HVM) at Astera Labs

Taipei, Taiwan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductors, AI InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in post silicon product development dealing with high-speed XCVR (product, test or validation)
Experience working with PCIe Gen3 and above
Experience going through at least one full cycle of product development life cycle
Strong academic/technical background in electrical or computer engineering; Bachelor’s required, MS preferred
Strong problem-solving skills involving system level analysis with test hardware, test program, and DUT
Digital and analog circuit level understanding for DUT
Excellent team player with great communication skills
Professional attitude with ability to prioritize a dynamic list of multiple tasks
Proven track record continuing seamless production of semiconductor products partnering with OSATs supporting high volume manufacturing through the complete product lifecycle
Hands-on experience with Advantest 93k ATE platform, including updating ATE test programs for wafer sort and final test solutions
Hands-on knowledge of NRZ/PAM4 SerDes protocols like PCIe (Gen3+), Ethernet (25G+), and/or memory interfaces such as (LP)DDR5/4
Detailed mindset monitoring device ATE test yields, ATE test time, device quality, and rolling out new ATE test programs using consistent BKMs
Strong data analysis skills using tools such as JMP or Spotfire for calculating limits and drawing conclusions
Energetic work mindset meeting demands of shipping quality parts through manufacturing stage
Preferred Experience
Working with silicon validation teams to ensure device performance meets production requirements
Firmware development in C/C++, scripting in Python, or equivalent programming experience
Hands-on experience in product/package qualification

Responsibilities

Support existing products in high volume manufacturing (HVM) at Asia OSAT partners
Maintain smooth manufacturing to ensure on-time customer shipments
Complement New Product Introduction Product Engineers as products are released into production
Own engineering manufacturing during mass production
Apply fundamentals in circuit, ATE, and test programs to aid problem solving

Skills

PCIe Gen3

high-speed XCVR

ATE

test program

DUT

digital circuits

analog circuits

system level analysis

HVM

OSAT

product engineering

test engineering

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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