Principal Firmware Applications Engineer CXL Memory & PCIe

Asteralabs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Astera Labs in San Jose, CA is seeking a Principal Product Applications Engineer to lead firmware development and customer engagement for CXL Smart Memory Controllers. The role is crucial for bridging firmware engineering and customer technical needs, requiring deep knowledge of embedded systems and high-speed memory interfaces.

With responsibilities ranging from firmware validation to customer interaction, candidates should have over 8 years of relevant experience in firmware development, a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, and proficiency in C and Python. The position offers a competitive salary range of $175,000 to $230,000 USD.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in firmware development or product applications engineering.
• Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Experience working with developer workflows including SCM and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead firmware technical customer engagements for Leo CXL Smart Memory Controllers.
• Develop and validate firmware using C and Python across memory subsystems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver firmware releases.

Skills

C

Python

CXL knowledge

Debugging skills

SoC interfaces familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PCIe tools

Debugger equipment

Job description

Astera Labs in San Jose, CA is seeking a Principal Product Applications Engineer to lead firmware development and customer engagement for CXL Smart Memory Controllers. The role is crucial for bridging firmware engineering and customer technical needs, requiring deep knowledge of embedded systems and high-speed memory interfaces.

With responsibilities ranging from firmware validation to customer interaction, candidates should have over 8 years of relevant experience in firmware development, a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, and proficiency in C and Python. The position offers a competitive salary range of $175,000 to $230,000 USD.