Principal System Validation Engineer

Astera Labs is a global leader in purpose-built connectivity solutions that unlock the full potential of AI and cloud infrastructure. Our Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates PCIe®, CXL®, and Ethernet semiconductor-based solutions and the COSMOS software suite of system management and optimization tools to deliver a software-defined architecture that is both scalable and customizable.

Requirements

• Strong academic and technical background in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
• 8+ years' experience in supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications
• Knowledge of high-speed protocols like CXL, PCIe, NVMe, or Ethernet
• Experience with Silicon/System bring-up, validation, and debug experience, including in customer systems
• Experience with lab equipment including protocol analyzers, in-circuit debuggers, and CPU-based tool suites
• Strong background in developing bench automation techniques, especially using Python
• Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize a dynamic list of multiple tasks

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance