Firmware Engineering Director/ Manager

Astera Labs

San Jose, US
Base: $230,000 usd – $265,000 usd; bonus/equity: n...
On-site
Lead firmware development efforts
Manage firmware teams
Technical oversight and architectural guidance
Lead and scale firmware development efforts for Astera Labs’ SoC and systems products used in data-center and AI infrastructure

Job Summary

  • Lead and scale firmware development efforts for Astera Labs’ SoC and systems products used in data-center and AI infrastructure.
  • Build, mentor, and guide high-performing firmware teams while partnering closely with hardware, silicon architecture, validation, product, and customers.
  • Own the firmware execution strategy across one or more SoC or systems programs, ensuring alignment with product and silicon roadmaps.

Matching Summary

Lead and scale firmware development efforts for Astera Labs’ SoC and systems products used in data-center and AI infrastructure.

Salary

Base: $230,000 USD – $265,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead firmware development efforts
  • Manage firmware teams
  • Technical oversight and architectural guidance
  • Partner with hardware and silicon teams
  • Drive SoC bring-up readiness
  • Establish development processes and standards

Nice-to-have

  • Customer engagement and escalation handling
  • Cross-functional organizational planning
  • Experience with UCIe and chiplet architectures

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
  • 10+ years of experience in firmware development
  • 5+ years of people management experience
  • Authorization to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Authorization to work in the U.S.

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