Astera Labs · 3 months ago
Sr. Principal Technologist - Software
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAstera Labs provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. They are seeking a creative customer-facing Technologist to help facilitate the development of their COSMOS software solutions.
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Responsibilities
Play a pivotal role in driving the architecture and definition of future products by leveraging your expertise in software architecture, SOC architecture, PCIe/CXL/Ethernet/UALink technologies, system management, and AI hardware-software co-design
Directly engage with customers
Influence product features and roadmap
Help drive innovation to better solve our customers challenges in hyperscale data centers
Qualification
Required
BS in Computer Science, or Electrical/Computer engineering, MS or PhD preferred
≥10 years' experience with software architecture developing datacenter software solutions for AI systems and switches
Experience working in a customer-facing role with the ability to articulate technical concepts, influence decision-making, and build business cases for new software products, features, or services
Ability to dig deeply into technical challenges and use cases
Software architect for full stack silicon-based solutions including FW development, drivers, SDK, and application development
Experience with Linux kernel and driver development/debug
Experience with AI system software and management stacks including GPU drivers and collective libraries
Strong understanding of datacenter system and rack management solutions using industry standards from DMTF, OpenBMC, OCP (e.g. SAI), and the Linux Foundation
Strong understanding of '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
Willingness to travel occasionally for customer meetings and industry events
Preferred
Expertise in PCIe, CXL, UALink, and/or Ethernet management interfaces
Expertise in switch, fabric, and device management
Experience in product integration with BIOS, kernel, OS, tooling, and BMCs
Experience with benchmarking and performance optimization
Existing engagement and robust network within industry organizations such as PCI-SIG, OCP, DMTF, CXL, IEEE, etc
Deep experience driving silicon definition based on customer requirements and managing product exploration internally
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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