Principal Field Applications Engineer at Astera Labs

Haifa, HA, Israel

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Semiconductors, AI Infrastructure, Cloud ComputingIndustries

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
Demonstrated ability to lead technical team as player-coach, hire and develop new & existing team members
Customer-obsession, Goal-driven, Self-motivated, able to work independently and travel frequently to customer sites
Entrepreneurial, open-mind behavior and can-do attitude. Think and act with the customer in mind!
Excellent communication skills with customers and internal teams around the globe
Hands-on, thorough knowledge of high-speed protocols like PCIe, Ethernet, Infiniband, DDR, NVMe, USB, etc
Silicon/System bring-up and debug experience in customer systems
Experience with lab equipment including protocol analyzers and oscilloscopes
Strong background in high-speed board design techniques, and understanding of Data Center systems like Servers, JBOGs/JBODs, Networking switches/routers etc
Firmware debug and programming (C-language), scripting with Python or other equivalent programming languages
Ability to write scripts and example codes to customers to enable smooth integration to customer environment
Ability to understand and review boards schematics and layout files
Preferred Experience
Development/support for PCIe or Ethernet Switch products
Knowledge of simulation/modeling, schematic capture, and PCB layout tools from Cadence, Altium and others etc
Knowledge of simulation tools such as Keysight ADS, Mathworks QCD, etc. for IBIS-AMI analysis

Responsibilities

Lead a team of FAEs as a player-coach to establish the team as trusted technical advisors to the world’s leading cloud service providers, server and network OEMs
Work with customers 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 customer requirements, working with engineering teams to implement into the product roadmap, and delivering the results back to the customer

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CXLPCIeEthernetUALinkSoCServer DesignStorage SystemsNetworkingElectrical EngineeringField Applications EngineeringTeam LeadershipCustomer Design-In

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the basic qualifications for the Principal Field Applications Engineer role?

Candidates need a BS in electrical engineering (Master’s degree preferred), minimum 8 years’ experience designing in complex SoC/silicon products for cloud service providers and server OEMs, and demonstrated ability to lead a technical team as a player-coach.

What required experience is needed for this position?

Hands-on knowledge of high-speed protocols like PCIe, Ethernet, Infiniband, DDR, NVMe, USB; silicon/system bring-up and debug; experience with lab equipment like protocol analyzers and oscilloscopes; high-speed board design; firmware debug in C and scripting in Python; ability to review schematics and layouts.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position, or is travel required?

The role requires frequent travel to customer sites and involves working with customers and internal teams around the globe, but specific remote or office policies are not detailed.

What personal qualities make a strong candidate for this position?

Astera Labs seeks customer-obsessed, goal-driven, self-motivated individuals with an entrepreneurial, open-minded behavior, can-do attitude, and the ability to think and act with the customer in mind.

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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