About the Company
Astera Labs is a global leader in purpose-built connectivity solutions that unlock the full potential of AI and cloud infrastructure. Our Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates PCIe , CXL , and Ethernet semiconductor-based solutions and the COSMOS software suite of system management and optimization tools to deliver a software-defined architecture that is both scalable and customizable. Inspired by trusted relationships with hyperscalers and the data center ecosystem, we are an innovation leader delivering products that are flexible and interoperable. Discover how we are transforming modern data-driven applications at .
About the Role
The mission of this role is to architect and develop firmware and microcontroller subsystems for Astera Labs' SoC and systems products. Firmware is responsible for implementing the major differentiating features of Astera Labs' products. As such, firmware is considered equally important to the hardware, and the firmware team is often customer-facing accordingly to ensure the customer's needs are fully comprehended.
Basic Qualifications:
- Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering.
- At a minimum, a Bachelor's in EE or Computer Science is required.
- Minimum 5 years' experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications.
- Experience developing firmware to execute with on-chip microcontrollers and C-language software development kits (SDKs) to execute on system host CPUs and embedded microprocessors.
- Experience working with logic designers to implement and test HW-SW interfaces on complex SoCs.
- Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize a dynamic list of multiple tasks, 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.
- Can start immediately.
Required Qualifications:
- High level of proficiency in C (preferred) or C , including development of C-based SDKs and firmware.
- Proficient in Python for scripting.
- Ability to design, implement, and write unit-level tests.
- Working knowledge of software build environments, gcc/make.
- Experience with developer workflows, SCM (preferably git), code reviews, CI.
- Hands-on experience with Server, Storage, and/or Networking equipment.
- Familiarity with SoC interfaces to various HW blocks, on-chip memory interfaces, and other similar interfaces that are common to chip design.
Preferred / Nice to have:
- Firmware development experience using RTOS.
- Experience developing boot-ROM and familiarity working in pre-Silicon environments (Simulation and emulation).
- Experience with secure boot flows (authentication, attestation & standards like DICE, Caliptra) is an asset.
The base salary range is USD 175,000 - USD 195,000. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.