Principal Diagnostic Platform Software 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, Data CentersIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s in CS/CE or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in subset of diagnostic, hardware bring-up, test or manufacturing automation
Knowledge of modern software development
Proficiency in Python

Responsibilities

Design, implement & test production-grade diagnostics for high-speed digital boards and ASICS to help with hardware validation
Design, implement & test manufacturing tests to validate mass production of digital boards used in data center networking product
Bring-up newly manufactured boards and develop the first level of software
Isolate and perform root-cause analysis of reported failures
Support new platform software and hardware features
Coordinate with the hardware engineering team on bring-up schedules and feature delivery
Participate proactively in design discussions, design review, and project management
Work independently as well as in team roles, mentor younger team members

Skills

CXL

PCIe

Ethernet

UALink

Diagnostics Software

Board Bring-Up

Root Cause Analysis

Hardware Validation

Manufacturing Tests

ASIC Testing

High-Speed Interfaces

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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