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