Astera Labs

Senior Firmware Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductors, Embedded SystemsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Science engineering, with a Master’s degree preferred, and a minimum of 5 years’ experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications. Strong academic and technical background is required, along with experience developing firmware to execute in on-chip microcontrollers as well as C-language software development kits (SDKs) to execute on system management controllers (e.g. BMC). Experience working with logic designers to architect and verify HW-SW interfaces on complex SoCs, and familiarity with SoC interfaces to common IP blocks such as PCIe Controllers, DDR Controllers, NVME Controllers, AMBA/AHB interfaces, and on-chip memory interfaces is also required. Experience with MQX RTOS or ThreadX Development or enablement is necessary.

Responsibilities

The Senior Firmware Engineer at Astera Labs will architect and develop firmware and microcontroller subsystems for Astera Labs’ SoC and systems products, ensuring firmware implements the major differentiating features of the products and is equally important as the hardware. They will monitor and interpret changes in employment legislation across North America and develop HR policies to ensure compliance, conduct audits, deliver training, and advise management on HR-related risk mitigation strategies, and work with minimal guidance and supervision. The role involves prioritizing a dynamic list of multiple tasks, planning and preparing for customer meetings, and collaborating with customer-facing teams to fully comprehend customer needs, as well as working with entrepreneurs with a can-do attitude and thinking and acting fast with the customer in mind.

Skills

MQX
ThreadX
C
Firmware
Microcontroller
PCIe
DDR
NVME
AMBA
AHB
On-chip memory
Logic Design
HW-SW Interface

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.

Key Metrics

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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