Business Development Intern (2026)

Astera Labs Early Career • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com . Role Overview We are looking for a curious and motivated intern to join our Business Development team, focusing on the rapidly evolving space of AI hardware and custom silicon. This role is designed for individuals who are interested in AI, technology, and how large-scale systems are built and scaled, rather than requiring deep technical expertise. The intern will learn how companies evaluate partners for custom silicon projects and how to translate complex technology concepts into clear business insights.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in any field (engineering, computer science, business, or related areas).
• Strong interest in AI, technology, or innovation.
• Curious mindset and willingness to learn new concepts.
• Ability to organize information and present ideas clearly.
• Basic familiarity with presentation tools (PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Interest in AI infrastructure, cloud computing, or hardware systems.
• Exposure to basic technical or business concepts (no deep expertise required).
• Experience with research, presentations, or team projects

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on AI hardware trends, including accelerators, connectivity solutions, and system scaling approaches.
• Help identify and organize key factors customers consider when selecting a custom silicon partner, such as: Ability to scale performance (compute and connectivity) Execution speed and time-to-market Cost and efficiency (power, total cost of ownership) Ecosystem and partnership strength Risk and reliability
• Support the creation of simple business frameworks that explain: Why customers choose one solution over another What differentiates competing approaches
• Assist in developing business development materials, including: Presentation slides Market summaries Competitive comparisons
• Work with team members to turn complex ideas into clear, structured, and easy-to-understand content.
• Contribute to discussions on how to scale AI systems efficiently, especially through better connectivity and system-level design.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees