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Astera Labs

Senior Firmware Engineer

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about 12 hours ago
San Jose, CA, USASenior
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Base Salary

$160k - $195k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Architect, develop, and maintain bare-metal and low-level firmware for embedded microcontrollers.
  • Design and implement device drivers and core firmware services for high-speed connectivity products.
  • Define and implement hardware-software interfaces in collaboration with RTL, PD, and Architecture teams.
  • Lead bring-up, debug, and validation of firmware on silicon and system platforms.
  • Develop and maintain C/C++ firmware codebases and supporting infrastructure.
  • Build automation, tooling, and diagnostics using Python and scripting frameworks.
  • Participate in system-level debug involving PCIe, Ethernet, and memory subsystems.
  • Support customer enablement, integration, and escalations as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.
  • Strong fundamentals in embedded systems, computer architecture, and low-level software.
  • Proven experience developing firmware for complex SoC or silicon-based products.
  • Proficiency in C; C++ experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.
  • Experience in bare-metal or RTOS-based firmware development.
  • Strong debugging skills across hardware, firmware, and system layers.
  • Familiarity with firmware build systems and tooling.
  • Python scripting for automation, validation, or tooling.
  • Hands-on experience with server, storage, or networking systems.

Benefits

  • Eligible for discretionary bonus and incentives.
  • Offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $195,000 based on experience.

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