Senior Firmware Engineer – CXL Memory Solutions

Astera Labs • San Jose, CA

95d • $175,750 - $230,000

About The Position

Astera Labs is seeking a highly experienced Senior Firmware Engineer to lead the design and development of embedded firmware for cutting-edge CXL memory expansion products tailored for AI and Cloud infrastructure. This role is pivotal in enabling next-generation memory devices that power high-performance computing platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in embedded firmware development using C.
• Deep expertise in low-level firmware for hardware bring-up, traffic enablement, and RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability) feature implementation.
• Proven track record working with high-speed interfaces and protocols such as PCIe, CXL, DDR, and I2C.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with server I/O and memory workflows, performance tuning for latency and bandwidth optimization is a plus.
• Experience with pre-silicon validation in emulation environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-silicon bring-up and validation of PCIe/CXL/DDR interfaces at PHY and Link layers.
• Interpret technical specifications and develop robust, low-level C code in RTOS environments.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver weekly firmware releases and feature demonstrations.
• Strong debugging skills and ability to triage and resolve issues in complex embedded systems.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion initiatives encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.

What This Job Offers

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