# Product Applications Engineer (NCG 2026) 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
- Pay: $140K to $150K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-06-16
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/asteralabs/jobs/4597484005
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/astera-labs-product-applications-engineer-ncg-2026/

## About the role

As an Astera Labs Firmware Product Application Engineer , you will sit at the intersection of firmware engineering and customer-facing technical engagement. You will help enable Leo CXL Smart Memory Controllers at hyperscale customers and OEM partners — assisting with firmware bring-up, validation, and customer issue resolution from early silicon through production ramp.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, Master's degree preferred
- Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize a dynamic list of tasks and work with minimal guidance
- Entrepreneurial, open-minded behavior and can-do attitude — think and act fast with the customer in mind!
- Authorized to work in the US and available to start immediately
- Proficiency in C for embedded firmware development in RTOS environments
- Proficiency in Python for scripting, test automation, and diagnostic tooling

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