Field Application Engineering Intern
Core
Establish Astera Labs as a trusted technical advisor to cloud service providers and OEMs by designing connectivity solutions using CXL, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe, and UALink technologies.
Role type
Junior Field Application Engineer (Intern)
Builds
Custom connectivity solutions and standards-based portfolio products for hyperscalers and ecosystem partners
Domain
AI infrastructure, high-speed interfaces, semiconductor connectivity
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Electrical Engineering background, analytical skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, self-motivation, basic understanding of schematics/PCB layout tools, basic oscilloscope usage, basic C or Python knowledge
Preferred skills
Interest in AI infrastructure, high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, NVMe), experience with protocol/logic analyzers, curiosity about firmware and AI-assisted development
Responsibilities
Identify and understand customer requirements, propose Astera Labs solutions, provide hands-on design-in support, drive innovation by listening to customer requirements and working with engineering teams to implement into the product roadmap
Seniority
Junior, Intern