Full-Time
Firmware Engineer Tech Lead
Astera Labs
1,001-5,000 employees
Semiconductor connectivity solutions for cloud AI
Compensation Overview
$160k - $200k/yr
San Jose, CA, USA
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Bachelor's, Master's
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- Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering. At a minimum, a Bachelor’s in EE or Computer Science is required, and a Master’s is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications.
- Experience developing firmware to execute in on-chip microcontrollers as well as C-language software development kits (SDKs) to execute on system management controllers (e.g. BMC).
- Experience working with logic designers to architect and verify HW-SW interfaces on complex SoCs.
- Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize a dynamic list of multiple tasks, to plan and prepare for customer meetings in advance, 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!
- Authorized to work in the US and start immediately.
- Architect and develop firmware and microcontroller subsystems for Astera Labs’ SoC and systems products.
- As a Firmware Engineer Tech Lead you are responsible for implementing the major differentiating features of Astera Labs’ products.
- Ensure firmware is considered equally important to the hardware and the firmware team is often customer-facing to ensure customer needs are fully comprehended.
- Experience with PAM4 SerDes with working knowledge of Tx/Rx equalization, adaptation, CDR and SerDes link budgets.
- Hands-on experience with PCIe devices in Server, Storage, and/or Networking equipment.
- Experience developing embedded firmware for PCIe or Ethernet Switch products.
Astera Labs provides semiconductor-based connectivity solutions to boost cloud and AI infrastructure. Its products include PCIe, CXL, and Ethernet connectivity ICs and adapters that enable high-speed data transfer between processors, memory, and accelerators. These solutions help alleviate the memory wall by improving memory and I/O bandwidth, enabling faster communication within data centers supporting Generative AI workloads. The company differentiates itself by specializing in memory-centric, high-speed interconnects for cloud AI architectures and by targeting data centers and AI infrastructure customers with a portfolio of PCIe, CXL, and Ethernet products, rather than broad consumer-focused offerings. Astera Labs aims to expand its leadership in the global cloud AI market through continued development and deployment of its connectivity solutions, growing its market share and partnerships in data centers and AI workloads.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue hit $392.4 million, up 104% year over year.
- Management guided Q3 2026 revenue to $540 million-$560 million on Scorpio volume production.
- Astera debuted 3.2T Taurus Smart Signal Conditioners at Computex 2026.
What critics are saying
- One customer produced 29% of Q2 2026 revenue; 2025 top three generated 86%.
- China, Singapore, and Taiwan generated most revenue, exposing Astera to export controls.
- A hyperscaler insourcing switch silicon would erase Astera’s largest customer relationship overnight.
What makes Astera Labs unique
- Astera Labs’ Scorpio X-Series became its largest product family in Q3 2026.
- Its PCIe 6.0 portfolio generated over half of Q2 2026 revenue.
- The company pairs COSMOS software with CXL, Ethernet, NVLink Fusion, and UALink silicon.
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↓ -9%Credo Technology Group and Astera Labs are competing for investor attention as AI infrastructure demand grows. Both specialise in high-speed connectivity solutions for AI data centres. Credo's fiscal 2026 revenues exceeded $1.3 billion, more than tripling year-over-year. Non-GAAP net income increased over fivefold. The company's active electrical cables deliver 1,000 times higher reliability whilst consuming less power than optical alternatives. For fiscal 2027, Credo expects over 80% year-over-year revenue growth. Its optical business alone is projected to generate more than $600 million. Non-GAAP net margins are forecast to remain around 50%. The recent DustPhotonics acquisition strengthens Credo's silicon photonics capabilities, adding 800G and 1.6T solutions with a roadmap to 3.2T and beyond. Risks include macroeconomic uncertainties, AI investment cycle exposure, and supply chain constraints.
Astera Labs announced its second-quarter 2026 earnings, revealing an accelerated production timeline for Scorpio fabric switches and strong sequential growth. The company guided third-quarter revenues to $540–$560 million, representing 40% sequential growth, driven by Scorpio X-Series volume production. Second-quarter revenues rose 27% sequentially and 104% year-over-year to $392.4 million. Non-GAAP earnings of 80 cents per share beat consensus estimates of 69 cents. Chief executive officer Jitendra Mohan said PCIe 6 products generated more than half of total revenue, up from one-third in the first quarter. Non-GAAP gross margin reached 73.7%, whilst operating margin hit 39.1%. For the third quarter, the company expects gross margin of approximately 72% and operating margin of roughly 43%.
Astera Labs reported second-quarter earnings of $0.80 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.69 per share and marking a 15.94% earnings surprise. This compares to earnings of $0.44 per share in the same quarter last year. The company posted revenues of $392.4 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the consensus estimate by 8.93%. Year-ago revenues were $191.93 million. Astera Labs has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters. Shares have risen approximately 93% since the beginning of the year, compared to the S&P 500's 11% gain. The company currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), suggesting shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future.
Astera Labs reported record second-quarter revenue of $392.4 million, up 104% year over year, driven by strong demand for AI infrastructure connectivity products. PCIe 6.0 products accounted for over half of total sales, up from roughly one-third in the previous quarter. Non-GAAP earnings per share rose to $0.80, whilst gross margin reached 73.7%. The company's Scorpio X-Series fabric switches entered volume production and are expected to become Astera's largest product family by revenue in the third quarter, earlier than previously forecast. Management projects third-quarter revenue between $540 million and $560 million, representing approximately 40% sequential growth. Chief executive Jitendra Mohan attributed the growth to continued spending by hyperscalers, sovereign AI initiatives, and expanding enterprise adoption. The company is also developing optical-connectivity products targeted for volume production beginning in 2027.
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