Principal Firmware Engineer - Signal Connectivity

Astera Labs • San Jose, CA

111d • $203,000 - $230,000

About The Position

The mission of this role is to architect and develop firmware and microcontroller subsystems for Astera Labs’ SoC and systems products. As a Principal Firmware Engineer you are responsible for implementing the major differentiating features of Astera Labs’ products. As such, firmware is considered equally important to the hardware, and the firmware team is often customer-facing accordingly to ensure the needs of the customer are fully comprehended.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications.
• Experience developing firmware for on-chip microcontrollers and C-language SDKs for system management controllers.
• High level of proficiency in C (preferred) or C++, including development of C-based SDKs.
• High level of proficiency in Python for automating pre-processors/post-processors and firmware quality control.
• Working knowledge of software/firmware build environments, gcc/Make, Doxygen, and GitHub.
• Familiarity with SoC interfaces to common IP blocks such as PCIe Controllers, DDR Controllers, NVME Controllers, and on-chip memory interfaces.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PAM4 SerDes with working knowledge of Tx/Rx equalization, adaptation, CDR and SerDes link budgets.
• Hands-on experience with PCIe devices in Server, Storage, and/or Networking equipment.
• Experience developing embedded firmware for PCIe or Ethernet Switch products.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop firmware and microcontroller subsystems for SoC and systems products.
• Implement major differentiating features of Astera Labs’ products.
• Collaborate with logic designers to architect and verify HW-SW interfaces on complex SoCs.
• Prepare for customer meetings in advance and ensure customer needs are fully understood.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $203,000.00 USD – $230,000.00 USD, determined based on location, experience, and pay of employees in similar positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees