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

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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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PCIeEthernetCXLDDRNVMeI2CSPIUARTPCIe LTSSMSoCServer DesignStorage Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

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

A BS in electrical engineering is required, with a Master’s degree in engineering 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 is needed.

What required experience is necessary for this position?

Hands-on knowledge of high-speed and low-speed protocols like PCIe, Ethernet, CXL, DDR, NVME, I2C, SPI, UART is required. Strong working knowledge of PCIe LTSSM at a physical layer level, silicon/system bring-up and debug experience, and familiarity with lab equipment such as protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, or BERTs are essential.

Is remote work possible, or is travel required for this role?

You must be able to travel frequently to customer sites.

What personal qualities are valued for this position?

Customer-oriented, goal-driven, self-motivated individuals who can work independently, with an entrepreneurial, open-minded behavior and can-do attitude, thinking and acting with the customer in mind.

What makes a strong candidate for this Field Applications Engineer role?

Candidates with preferred experience in firmware development using C or Python scripting, development/support for PCIe/CXL/DDR in Data Center Systems, knowledge of simulation tools, schematic capture, PCB layout, and performance metrics like latency, bandwidth, and power stand out.

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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