Senior Field Applications Engineer at Astera Labs

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductors, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, AIIndustries

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 protocols like 25G, 50G, 100G Ethernet etc
Experience with QSFP, QSFP-DD, and OSFP pluggable modules development/support
Silicon/System bring-up and debug experience in customer systems
Experience working with Contract Manufacturers to support NPI and Volume Production
Experience with high-speed Signal Integrity issues
Experience with lab equipment including protocol analyzers and oscilloscopes
Experience with Python scripting or other equivalent programming languages
Preferred Experience
Development/support for Ethernet Switch products
Understanding and Capturing performance metrics like Latency, Bandwidth, Power for CPU, Memory, PCIe, DDR
Knowledge of simulation, schematic capture, and PCB layout tools from Cadence, Altium and others etc
Development/support for Ethernet, PCIe, CXL, DDR4/ DDR5 in Data Center Systems
Strong working knowledge of PCIe LTSSM at a physical layer level, associated standards, and debug

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 using 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 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

PCIeCXLEthernet25G Ethernet50G Ethernet100G EthernetQSFPQSFP-DDSoCServer DesignStorage

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Senior Field Applications Engineer position?

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Is this a remote position, or is there a required location?

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What are the basic qualifications and required experience for this role?

Basic qualifications include a BS in electrical engineering (Master’s preferred) and minimum 5 years’ experience designing in complex SoC/silicon products for server & storage with cloud providers and OEMs. Required experience encompasses hands-on knowledge of high-speed protocols like 25G/50G/100G Ethernet, QSFP modules, silicon bring-up, signal integrity, lab equipment, and Python scripting.

What is the company culture like at Astera Labs?

Astera Labs values creativity and innovation through diverse teams with varied ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, while seeking customer-oriented, goal-driven, self-motivated individuals with an entrepreneurial, open-minded, can-do attitude and customer-focused mindset.

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

Strong candidates have 5+ years designing SoC/silicon for cloud/server customers, hands-on expertise in high-speed Ethernet protocols and modules, signal integrity, bring-up/debug, and Python, plus preferred knowledge of Ethernet switches, PCIe/CXL, and tools like Cadence/Altium.

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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