Full-Time

Principal Product Applications Engineer

Posted on 10/16/2024

Astera Labs

Astera Labs

201-500 employees

Provides semiconductor connectivity solutions for AI

Data & Analytics
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning

Senior, Expert

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering. At minimum, a Bachelor’s in EE is required, Master’s is preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience working with Cloud service providers, server, or network OEM customers to design in complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications.
  • Hands-on, thorough knowledge of NRZ/PAM4 SerDes-based protocols like PCIe, Ethernet (25G and above), etc.
  • Silicon/System bring-up and debug experience in customer systems.
  • Firsthand experience with lab equipment including traffic generators, analyzers, and high-speed oscilloscopes.
  • A strong background in high-speed board design techniques, and understanding of Data Center systems like Servers, JBOGs/JBODs, Networking switches/routers/interconnects etc.
  • Technical writing skills to generate clear, precise documentation including datasheets, application notes, and similar guides for internal and customer-facing audiences.
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical guidance to customers to overcome design challenges.
  • Generate collateral for existing and new products.
  • Drive innovation by providing insightful feedback to other internal teams to continuously improve products and processes.
  • Support key customers directly.
  • Dive deep in the lab to address the challenges associated with leading edge semiconductor products.
Desired Qualifications
  • Development/support for PCIe or Ethernet Switch products.
  • Working with silicon characterization/validation teams to ensure device performance is readily achievable in customer systems.
  • Firmware development with C-language, scripting with Python or other equivalent programming languages.
  • Knowledge of simulation/modeling, schematic capture, and PCB layout tools from Cadence, Altium and others.
  • Knowledge of simulation tools such as Keysight ADS, SiSoft QCD, etc. for IBIS-AMI analysis.

Astera Labs offers semiconductor-based connectivity solutions that enhance the performance of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Their products, including PCIe, CXL, and Ethernet solutions, address the 'memory wall' issue, which limits computing performance due to slow memory access. Unlike competitors, Astera Labs focuses specifically on high-speed data transfer for modern Generative AI applications. The company's goal is to lead the semiconductor industry by providing effective solutions that meet the growing demands of cloud and AI technologies.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$200.8M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

27%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnership with Nvidia enhances market position in the semiconductor industry.
  • Significant investments from major firms indicate strong investor confidence.
  • Relocation to a larger headquarters in San Jose boosts operational capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from emerging semiconductor companies threatens market share.
  • Rapid technological advancements may outpace current product development cycles.
  • Relocation could lead to increased operational costs, impacting profitability.

What makes Astera Labs unique

  • Astera Labs offers the industry's first PCIe 6 switch, Scorpio fabric switch.
  • The company integrates AI with biotechnology, diversifying beyond traditional semiconductors.
  • Astera Labs focuses on overcoming the 'memory wall' in high-speed data transfer.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

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