Field Applications Engineer
Core
Design and implement connectivity solutions for cloud service providers and server OEMs using Astera Labs' portfolio of connectivity products.
Role type
Principal Field Applications Engineer (High-Speed Connectivity)
Builds
Custom connectivity solutions and standards-based connectivity architectures for data center infrastructure.
Domain
Semiconductor connectivity, Data Center infrastructure, High-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, CXL, NVLink, UALink)
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | client delivery
Required skills
High-speed protocol expertise (PCIe, Ethernet), Silicon/System bring-up and debug, Lab equipment operation (protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes), High-speed board design, Data Center system architecture knowledge, Python for system validation, Embedded firmware debugging (SerSoC/MCU level)
Preferred skills
12G NRZ signaling expertise, 25G NRZ/56G PAM4 experience, PCIe IC development, Embedded SW debug with firmware/drivers/BIOS
Technologies
PCIe, Ethernet, CXL, NVLink, UALink, Python, SerDes, MCU, Traffic generators, Protocol analyzers, Oscilloscopes
Responsibilities
Identify and understand customer requirements for complex SoC/silicon products, Propose Astera Labs solutions providing clear value, Provide hands-on design-in support, Drive innovation by listening to customer requirements and working with engineering teams, Step through embedded firmware at SerDes or MCU level for debugging, Operate lab equipment including traffic generators and analyzers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic customer engagement
