Astera Labs · 18 hours ago
Principal Firmware Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$203K/yr - $230K/yr
8+ years expAstera Labs is a provider of rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. They are seeking a Principal Firmware Engineer to architect and develop firmware for their SoC and systems products, ensuring that firmware is a key component of their hardware offerings.
AutomotiveElectronicsIntelligent SystemsSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Architect and develop firmware and microcontroller subsystems for Astera Labs’ SoC and systems products
Implement the major differentiating features of Astera Labs’ products
Ensure the needs of the customer are fully comprehended
Qualification
Required
Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering. At a minimum, a Bachelor's in EE or Computer Science is required, and a Master's is preferred
Minimum 8 years' experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications
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
Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize a dynamic list of multiple tasks, to plan and prepare for customer meetings in advance, and to work with minimal guidance and supervision
Entrepreneurial, open-minded behavior and can-do attitude. Think and act fast with the customer in mind!
Authorized to work in the US and start immediately
Experience working on PCIe-Express (Gen-3 and above) protocol, including working with analyzers and exercisers to debug protocol issues
High level of proficiency in C (preferred) or C++, including development of C-based SDKs
High level of proficiency in Python for automating pre-processors/post-processors and FW QC
Working knowledge of software/firmware build environments, gcc/Make, Doxygen, and GitHub
Familiarity with SoC interfaces to common IP blocks such as PCIe Controllers, DDR Controllers, NVME Controllers, AMBA/AHB interfaces, on-chip memory interfaces, and other similar interfaces
Preferred
Experience with PAM4 SerDes with working knowledge of Tx/Rx equalization, adaptation, CDR and SerDes link budgets
Hands-on experience with PCIe devices in Server, Storage, and/or Networking equipment
Experience developing embedded firmware for PCIe or Ethernet Switch products
Company
Astera Labs
Astera Labs is a semiconductor company that provides connectivity solutions for intelligent systems.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$206.35MKey Investors
Fidelity
2024-03-20IPO
2022-11-17Series D· $150M
2021-09-27Series C· $50M
Leadership Team
Jitendra Mohan
CEO
Casey Morrison
Chief Product Officer, Co-Founder
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