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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PCIe Gen3high-speed XCVRATEtest programDUTdigital circuitsanalog circuitssystem level analysisHVMOSATproduct engineeringtest engineering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the basic qualifications for this Lead Product Engineer role?

Candidates need at least 5 years of experience in post-silicon product development with high-speed XCVR, experience with PCIe Gen3 and above, completion of at least one full product development lifecycle, a Bachelor’s in electrical or computer engineering (MS preferred), strong problem-solving skills, circuit understanding, and excellent team and communication skills.

What specific experience is required for high-volume manufacturing support?

Required experience includes a proven track record with OSATs in HVM, hands-on use of Advantest 93k ATE for updating test programs, knowledge of NRZ/PAM4 SerDes like PCIe Gen3+, Ethernet 25G+, memory interfaces, monitoring yields and test times, and strong data analysis with JMP or Spotfire.

Is the salary or compensation mentioned for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require working at a specific location?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualities make a strong candidate for this HVM Product Engineer role?

The ideal candidate has breadth of industry experience in high-speed product development, applies fundamentals in circuit, ATE, and test programs for problem-solving, and is a self-driven, result-focused go-getter with a professional attitude, strong team skills, and ability to prioritize tasks.

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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