Principal Diagnostic Platform Software Engineer Santa Clara, CA

Company: Astera Labs Inc.
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Principal Diagnostic Platform Software EngineerAstera 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. Inspired by trusted relationships with hyperscalers and the data center ecosystem, we are an innovation leader delivering products that are flexible and interoperable. Discover how we are transforming modern data-driven applications at www.asteralabs.com.Job Description:As a member of Astera Labs Hardware Engineering team, you will be responsible for building diagnostics and manufacturing software to allow design, test, and manufacture cutting-edge high-speed datacenter products. You will be working on projects from conception to the final production stage at the contract manufacturer.The role requires a strong and broad software background and a good understanding of hardware design and manufacturing practices. At the same time, we welcome candidates with deep experience in smaller areas with the desire to learn. Depending on your experience, you may be focusing on design/validation or automation/manufacturing.Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement & test production-grade diagnostics for high-speed digital boards and ASICS to help with hardware validation.
• Design, implement & test manufacturing tests to validate mass production of digital boards used in data center networking products.
• Bring-up newly manufactured boards and port the first level of software.
• Isolate and perform root-cause analysis of reported failures.
• Support new platform software and hardware features.
• Coordinate with the hardware engineering team on bring-up schedules and feature delivery.
• Participate proactively in design discussions, design review, and project management.
• Work independently as well as in team roles, mentor younger team members.Basic Qualifications/Required Experience
  • Bachelor's in CS/CE or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in a subset of diagnostics, hardware bring-up, test, or manufacturing automation.
  • Knowledge of modern software development.
  • Proficiency in Python.Preferred Experience
    • Experience working with datacenter-level complex electronic equipment bring-up/diagnostic/manufacturing.
    • Ability to read schematic/layout.
    • Embedded programming and good knowledge of OS internals (Linux/Unix).
    • Knowledge of common interconnecting buses and interfaces such as PCIe, I2C, XAUI, 10G Ethernet drivers, FPGA, Switch chips, SSL offload, TCAM programming.
    • Experience with DDR5.The base salary range is $160,000 - $240,000. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.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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