Senior Principal Product Applications Engineer (Hardware) at Astera Labs

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductors, AI infrastructure, Cloud computing, NetworkingIndustries

Requirements

Strong academic and technical background in electrical, electronics, or computer engineering or a closely related field (minimum bachelor's degree required; master's preferred)
Minimum of 10 years’ experience working with cloud service providers or server or network OEM customers to design in complex SoC/silicon products for server, storage, and/or networking applications
Entrepreneurial spirit, open-minded approach, and can-do attitude with a customer-focused mindset
System HW design and bring-up and debug experience
Strong knowledge of NRZ/PAM4 SerDes-based protocols like PCIe, Ethernet (25G and above), etc. and/or memory interfaces such as (LP)DDR5/4/3
Firsthand experience with lab equipment including traffic generators, analyzers, and high-speed oscilloscopes
Strong background in high-speed board design and techniques for preserving signal integrity
Technical writing skills and the ability to generate clear, precise documentation including datasheets, application notes, and similar guides for both internal audiences and customers

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance to customers to overcome design challenges
Generate collateral for existing and new products
Drive innovation by providing insightful feedback to other internal teams to continuously improve products and processes
Investigate and duplicate issues reported by customers
Drive critical issues to resolution
Support key customers directly
Dive deep in the lab to address challenges associated with leading edge semiconductor products

Skills

System HW design

Bring-up

Debug

SoC

Silicon products

Server design

Storage applications

Networking applications

CXL

PCIe

Ethernet

Electrical engineering

Electronics engineering

Computer engineering

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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