Senior Firmware Engineer - Pcie/cxl Memory Solutions

Astera Labs

San Jose, California, United States
Base: $147,000 - $165,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
On-site
5+ years embedded firmware development
Deep expertise in c programming
Low-level firmware for hardware bring-up
Astera Labs is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to lead the design of embedded firmware for cutting-edge PCIe/CXL memory expansion products tailored for AI infrastructure

Job Summary

  • Astera Labs is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to lead the design of embedded firmware for cutting-edge PCIe/CXL memory expansion products tailored for AI infrastructure.
  • The role requires deep expertise in low-level firmware development using C, specifically for hardware bring-up, traffic enablement, and RAS feature implementation.
  • Candidates must have proven experience with high-speed interfaces like PCIe, CXL, DDR, and I2C, along with hands-on work in CPU to Device flows such as MMIO and DMA.

Matching Summary

Astera Labs is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to lead the design of embedded firmware for cutting-edge PCIe/CXL memory expansion products tailored for AI infrastructure.

Salary

Base: $147,000 - $165,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for discretionary bonus and equity; Benefits: Employee benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years embedded firmware development
  • Deep expertise in C programming
  • Low-level firmware for hardware bring-up
  • Experience with PCIe and CXL protocols
  • Hands-on CPU to Device flow experience

Nice-to-have

  • Server I/O and memory workflow familiarity
  • Performance tuning for latency optimization
  • Pre-silicon validation in emulation environments
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Strong debugging and triage capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience
  • Onsite work requirement in San Jose

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