Senior Field Applications Engineer - AI Connectivity

Astera Labs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Astera Labs in San Jose is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer - Field Applications to serve as a trusted technical partner for customers deploying high-speed connectivity solutions.

You will lead critical support for Ethernet and PCIe products, translating system requirements into production-ready designs and accelerating issue resolution across AI infrastructure platforms. Based onsite, you will work with sales, product management, design engineering, validation, and operations to shape

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• 8–20 years in field applications or related roles.
• Deep hands-on Ethernet and PCIe systems experience.
• Strong system-level bring-up and debug skills.
• Willingness to onsite in San Jose and travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical engagements with strategic customers from architecture to deployment.
• Develop system-level debug plans for Ethernet and PCIe issues.
• Collaborate with sales and product teams to capture requirements.
• Create technical collateral and enablement materials.
• Mentor Field Applications Engineers.

Skills

Customer leadership

High-speed interfaces

System debug

On-site travel

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

PCIe

Ethernet

Lab instrumentation

Oscilloscope

Job description

Astera Labs in San Jose is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer - Field Applications to serve as a trusted technical partner for customers deploying high-speed connectivity solutions.

You will lead critical support for Ethernet and PCIe products, translating system requirements into production-ready designs and accelerating issue resolution across AI infrastructure platforms. Based onsite, you will work with sales, product management, design engineering, validation, and operations to shape