Principal Field Applications Engineer at Astera Labs

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductors, AI, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

BS in electrical engineering. Master’s degree in engineering is preferred
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with Cloud service providers and server OEM customers to design in complex SoC/silicon products for Server & Storage
Customer-oriented, Goal-driven, Self-motivated, able to work independently and able to travel frequently to customer sites
Entrepreneurial, open-mind behavior and can-do attitude. Think and act with the customer in mind
Hands-on, thorough knowledge of high-speed & low speed protocols like PCIe, Ethernet, CXL, DDR, NVME, I2C, SPI, UART etc
Strong working knowledge of PCIe LTSSM at a physical layer level, associated standards, and debug. Most recent experience with PCIe 4.0 at a minimum, some experience with 5.0/CXL preferred
Silicon/System bring-up and debug experience in customer systems
Firsthand experience with lab equipment such as protocol analyzers/exercisers, high-speed oscilloscopes, or BERTs
A strong background in high-speed board design techniques, and understanding of Data Center systems like Server and PCIe Add in Cards

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted technical advisor to leading cloud service providers, server hardware designers, and networking OEMs
Work closely with customers to design solutions that use Astera Labs’ portfolio of connectivity products
Identify and understand customer requirements
Propose Astera Labs solutions
Provide hands-on design-in support
Drive innovation by partnering with customers and internal engineering teams
Provide feedback to help drive the product roadmap and deliver results and value to the customer

Skills

PCIe

Ethernet

CXL

DDR

NVMe

I2C

SPI

UART

PCIe LTSSM

SoC

Server Design

Storage Systems

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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