Principal Field Applications Engineer at Astera Labs

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

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
Strong organization skills and ability to provide clear and condensed notes and actions
Customer-oriented, Goal-driven, Self-motivated, able to work independently and able to travel frequently to customer sites
Fluent in Mandarin and English
Entrepreneurial, open-mind behavior and can-do attitude. Think and act with the customer in mind
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
Intermediate level of proficiency in Python for automating system validation and link optimization
Able to step through embedded firmware at the SerDes (SoC) or MCU level for debugging
Preferred experience
Strong working knowledge of a high speed interface at a physical layer level, associated standards, and debug. Most recent experience with 12G NRZ signaling at a minimum, some experience with 25G NRZ/56G PAM4 preferred
Development, support, and experience with PCIe ICs
Experience in embedded SW debug or development with firmware, drivers, and BIOS using PCIe technology
Working knowledge of software/firmware build environments, gcc/Make and GitHub
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

Establish yourself as trusted technical advisor 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 gathering customer requirements and defining new products
Work with some of the brightest engineers in the industry

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PCIeEthernetCXLUALinkInfinibandDDRNVMeUSBSoCSilicon Bring-upServer DesignStorage SystemsNetworking

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, along with minimum 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.

What required experience is needed for this position?

Candidates need hands-on knowledge of high-speed protocols like PCIe, Ethernet, Infiniband, DDR, NVMe, USB; silicon/system bring-up and debug experience; experience with lab equipment like protocol analyzers and oscilloscopes; background in high-speed board design and Data Center systems; intermediate Python proficiency; and ability to debug embedded firmware.

Is travel required for this role?

Yes, the role requires the ability to travel frequently to customer sites.

What is the compensation or salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualities make a strong candidate for this FAE role?

Strong candidates are customer-oriented, goal-driven, self-motivated, able to work independently, fluent in Mandarin and English, and exhibit entrepreneurial, open-minded behavior with a can-do attitude, thinking and acting 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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