Principal PCIe AI Infrastructure Applications Engineer

Asteralabs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 170,500 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Astera Labs is looking for a Principal Product Applications Engineer to join their Aries PCIe Retimer team in San Jose, CA. This role bridges the gap between customers and engineering, engaging directly with hyperscalers and OEMs to drive product adoption while solving complex system-level challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PCIe systems, technical communication skills, and a passion for collaboration. This position offers a competitive salary range of $170,500 to $220,000, with potential bonuses and incentives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in applications engineering or technical support.
• Strong understanding of PCIe protocol and architecture.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for customers.
• Deliver technical presentations and training to customers.
• Lead debugging of PCIe signal integrity issues.

Skills

PCIe architecture knowledge

Technical communication

Debugging skills

Firmware development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Protocol analyzers

BERT tools

Job description

Astera Labs is looking for a Principal Product Applications Engineer to join their Aries PCIe Retimer team in San Jose, CA. This role bridges the gap between customers and engineering, engaging directly with hyperscalers and OEMs to drive product adoption while solving complex system-level challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PCIe systems, technical communication skills, and a passion for collaboration. This position offers a competitive salary range of $170,500 to $220,000, with potential bonuses and incentives.