Principal Product Applications Engineer

Astera Labs is a global leader in purpose-built connectivity solutions that unlock the full potential of cloud and AI infrastructure. As a Principal Product Applications Engineer, you will be part of a team that supports design-in of Astera Labs' portfolio of connectivity products by the world's leading cloud service providers and server and network OEMs.

Requirements

• Strong academic and technical background in electrical, electronics, or computer engineering or a closely related field
• 12 years' experience working with cloud service providers or server or network OEM customers to design in complex SoC/silicon products
• Silicon/system bring-up and debug experience in customer systems
• Strong knowledge of embedded FW development and in-system debug
• Firmware development with C-language, scripting with Python or other equivalent programming languages
• Strong knowledge of PCIe protocol, including LTSSM, EQ, DMA, etc.
• Strong knowledge of NRZ/PAM4 SerDes level debugging (TX/RX Equalization) in PCIe, Ethernet (25G and above), etc.
• Firsthand experience with lab equipment including traffic generators, analyzers, and high-speed oscilloscopes
• Broad knowledge of NRZ/PAM4 SerDes-based protocols such as PCIe or Ethernet (25G and above)
• Understanding of Data Center systems such as servers, compute nodes, JBOGs/JBODs, and networking switches/routers/interconnects, etc.
• Technical writing skills and the ability to generate clear, precise documentation including datasheets, application notes, and similar guides for both internal audiences and customers