Astera Labs is a global leader delivering semiconductor-based connectivity solutions purpose-built to unleash the full potential of intelligent data infrastructure at cloud-scale. Our class-defining first-to-market products based on PCIe, CXL, and Ethernet technologies deliver critical connectivity for high-value artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Our focus on customer-driven product definition and commitment to design solutions in the cloud, for the cloud, results in breakthrough execution and scale for our customers. We are headquartered in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley, with R&D centers and offices in Taiwan, China, Vancouver and Toronto, Canada, and Haifa, Israel.
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 needs of the customer 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, and a Master’s is preferred.
Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications. Level will be based on experience.
Experience developing BIOS and BMC software that executes on servers or hosts.
Experience and understanding of OS/BIOS interactions with PCIE/CXL endpoints.
Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize a dynamic list of multiple tasks, to plan and prepare for customer meetings in advance, 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!
Authorized to work in the US and start immediately.
Required experience
Experience with BIOS development, coreboot, UEFI or u-boot. (UEFI preference)
High level of proficiency in C (preferred) or C++, including familiarity with EDKII.
High level of proficiency for automating testing of BIOS.
Working knowledge of software build environments, gcc/Make, Doxygen, and GitHub.
Hands-on experience with Server, Storage equipment (e.g. NICs).
Familiarity with SoC interfaces to common IP blocks such as PCIe Controllers,
Preferred experience
Experience developing and architecting modules and drivers for UEFI from scratch.
Experience developing software on system management controllers (e.g. BMC).
Experience with PCIE drivers and working knowledge of linux kernel drivers.
Experience with industry forums and collaboration workgroups such as OCP and OpenBMC.
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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