# Firmware Engineer at Astera Labs

- Company: Astera Labs
- What the company does: Astera Labs: Purpose-Built Connectivity for Rack-Scale AI.
- Company website: https://www.asteralabs.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Jose, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-20
- Apply by: 2026-12-04
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/asteralabs/jobs/4745535005?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/astera-labs-firmware-engineer/

## About the role

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 customer's needs are fully comprehended. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering. At a minimum, a Bachelor’s in EE or Computer Science is required
- Minimum 5 years' experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications
- Experience developing firmware to execute with on-chip microcontrollers and C-language software development kits (SDKs) to execute on system host CPUs and embedded microprocessors
- Experience working with logic designers to implement and test HW-SW interfaces on complex SoCs
- Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize a dynamic list of multiple tasks, 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!

Tags: ASIC Engineering

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