Principal Field Applications Engineer
Core
Design and implement connectivity solutions for hyperscalers and OEMs using Astera Labs' semiconductor-based technologies (CXL, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe, UALink) and COSMOS software suite.
Role type
Principal Field Applications Engineer (High-Speed Connectivity & Silicon Bring-up)
Builds
Custom connectivity architectures for data center servers, storage, and networking switches/routers
Domain
Semiconductor connectivity, Data Center infrastructure, High-speed interface protocols
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, Python for system validation, Embedded firmware debugging (SerSoC/MCU)
Preferred skills
12G NRZ signaling expertise, 25G NRZ/56G PAM4 experience, PCIe IC development, Embedded SW development (firmware, drivers, BIOS)
Technologies
CXL, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe, UALink, COSMOS, Python, SerDes, MCU, Traffic generators
Responsibilities
Identify and understand customer requirements for cloud service providers and server OEMs, Propose and design Astera Labs connectivity solutions, Provide hands-on design-in support and silicon bring-up, Collaborate with engineering teams to implement customer feedback into product roadmap, Debug complex SoC/silicon products in customer systems, Automate system validation and link optimization using Python
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic customer engagement
