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Firmware Engineer

San Jose, CAOnsiteFull TimePosted 17 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • C++
  • SDKs
  • firmware
  • Python
  • scripting
  • unit-level tests
  • software build environments
  • gcc
  • make
  • developer workflows

Nice to have

  • RTOS
  • boot-ROM
  • pre-Silicon environments
  • simulation
  • emulation
  • secure boot flows

Role summary

Astera Labs is seeking a Firmware Engineer to architect and develop firmware and microcontroller subsystems for their SoC and systems products. This role is critical for implementing key product features and requires a strong background in electrical engineering, with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in complex SoC/silicon product development for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications. The engineer will develop firmware using C/C++, Python for scripting, and work with software build environments and CI/CD practices. Experience with SoC interfaces, RTOS, and secure boot flows is preferred. The role demands a professional, entrepreneurial attitude with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.

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.

Job Description:

The mission of this role is to architect and develop firmware and microcontroller subsystems for Astera Labs’ SoC and systems products. Firmware is 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 customer's needs are fully comprehended.

Basic qualifications:

  • Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering. At a minimum, a Bachelor’s in EE or Computer Science is required.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications.
  • Experience developing firmware to execute with on-chip microcontrollers and C-language software development kits (SDKs) to execute on system host CPUs and embedded microprocessors.
  • Experience working with logic designers to implement and test HW-SW interfaces on complex SoCs.
  • Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize a dynamic list of multiple tasks, and to work with minimal guidance and supervision.
  • Entrepreneurial, open-minded behavior and can-do attitude. Think and act fast with the customer in mind!
  • Can start immediately.

    • Required experience:

  • High level of proficiency in C (preferred) or C++, including development of C-based SDKs and firmware.
  • Proficient in Python for scripting.
  • Ability to design, implement, and write unit-level tests.
  • Working knowledge of software build environments, gcc/make.
  • Experience with developer workflows, SCM (preferably git), code reviews, CI.
  • Hands-on experience with Server, Storage, and/or Networking equipment.
  • Familiarity with SoC interfaces to various HW blocks, on-chip memory interfaces, and other similar interfaces that are common to chip design.

    • Preferred experience:

  • Firmware development experience using RTOS.
  • Experience developing boot-ROM and familiarity working in pre-Silicon environments (Simulation and emulation).
  • Experience with secure boot flows (authentication, attestation & standards like DICE, Caliptra) is an asset.

    • We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.

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