Principal Solution Architect at Astera Labs

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Data CentersIndustries

Requirements

  • BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, MS or PhD preferred
  • ≥10 years' experience developing high-speed connectivity, fabric, and switching solutions for data centers (PCIe, UALink, Ethernet, CXL, etc.)
  • Experience working in a customer-facing role with the ability to articulate technical concepts, influence decision-making, and build business cases
  • Strong understanding of chip design principles and architecture, AI datacenter system architecture and design challenges, and “full stack” solutions from silicon to application integration
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a track record of driving technical initiatives and delivering results in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong English verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Engage with customers (hyperscalers, OEMs, and ODMs) in China to develop innovative solutions
  • Define future product direction based on customer needs and market trends
  • Articulate technical concepts and influence decision-making
  • Develop business cases for proposed solutions
  • Investigate technical challenges and use cases with customers
  • Leverage expertise in system architecture, SOC architecture, PCIe/CXL/UALink/Ethernet technologies, AI Fabrics and switching, and hardware-software co-design

Skills

PCIe
CXL
Ethernet
UALink
chip design
system architecture
AI datacenter
high-speed connectivity
fabric
switching

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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