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Senior/Tech Lead Diagnostic Platform Software Engineer

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Astera Labs

Astera Labs

201-500 employees

Provides semiconductor connectivity solutions for AI

Data & Analytics
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$120k - $200kAnnually

Senior

Santa Clara, CA, USA

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s in CS/CE or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of Experience in subset of diag, hardware bring-up, test or manufacturing automation
  • Knowledge of modern software development
  • Proficiency in Python
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement & test production-grade diagnostics for high-speed digital boards and ASICS to help with hardware validation.
  • Design, implement & test manufacturing tests to validate mass production of digital boards used in data center networking product
  • Bring-up newly manufactured boards and the port the first level of software.
  • Isolate and perform root-cause analysis of reported failures
  • Support new platform software and hardware features
  • Coordinate with the hardware engineering team on bring-up schedules and feature delivery
  • Participate proactively in design discussions, design review, and project management
  • Work independently as well as in team roles, mentor younger team members

Astera Labs provides semiconductor-based connectivity solutions that improve 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 challenges like the 'memory wall' 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 GSA 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.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$739.4M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

24%

1 year growth

58%

2 year growth

391%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into India signifies Astera Labs' commitment to global growth and market penetration.
  • The appointment of industry veterans like Nicholas Aberle and Bethany Mayer strengthens their strategic and operational leadership.
  • Astera Labs' IPO success and stock performance highlight strong market confidence and potential for financial growth.

What critics are saying

  • The semiconductor industry is highly competitive, with rapid technological advancements posing constant challenges.
  • Market unpredictability, as seen with other companies delaying IPOs, could impact Astera Labs' financial strategies.

What makes Astera Labs unique

  • Astera Labs focuses on overcoming the 'memory wall' issue, a critical bottleneck in high-performance computing, setting it apart from other semiconductor companies.
  • Their end-to-end PCIe optical connectivity solution for GPU clusters is a pioneering innovation in AI and cloud infrastructure.
  • Recognition as a finalist for the GSA Most Respected Private Semiconductor Company award underscores their industry leadership and credibility.