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Product Applications Engineer (NCG 2026) at Astera Labs | LAYIQ

Assist with customer engagements for Leo CXL Smart Memory Controllers, including bring-up support, feature enablement, and issue triage on customer platforms
Develop, validate, and debug firmware using C and Python across Leo's PCIe/CXL and DDR memory subsystems
Assist with end-to-end firmware validation of DDR4/DDR5 DRAM interfaces, including initialization, training, RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability) features, and performance tuning
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FW engineering, HW, systems, product management) to help deliver firmware releases and customer collateral on schedule
Develop and maintain Python-based test scripts, automation frameworks, and diagnostic tools to support validation and customer debug workflows
Contribute to technical documentation including application notes, release notes, design guides, and customer-facing collateral
Basic Qualifications
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
Required Experience
Proficiency in C for embedded firmware development in RTOS environments
Proficiency in Python for scripting, test automation, and diagnostic tooling
Knowledge with firmware bring-up, debug, and validation of memory or I/O subsystems on server platforms
Strong debugging skills with the ability to triage and root-cause issues in complex embedded systems
Familiarity with SoC interfaces including DDR controllers, PCIe controllers, and on-chip memory subsystems
Knowledge of developer workflows: SCM (preferably Git), code reviews, CI/CD pipelines
Technical writing skills to generate clear, precise documentation including application notes and similar guides for internal and customer-facing audiences.
Preferred experience
Working knowledge of CXL (Compute Express Link) — CXL 1.1/2.0/3.0 — including memory expansion, pooling, and sharing concepts
Experience with PCIe endpoint firmware at the PHY, Link, and Transaction layers; familiarity with PCIe enumeration, MSI/MSI-X, SR-IOV, and error handling
Knowledge of high-speed memory interfaces — DDR4 and/or DDR5 DRAM — including initialization sequences, training algorithms, timing margins, and ECC/RAS features
Hands-on experience with PCIe/CXL protocol analyzers, BERT, and other lab debug equipment
Familiarity with BIOS/BMC/OS interactions with PCIe/CXL devices and MMIO/RAS concepts
Experience with server memory performance tuning — latency and bandwidth optimization
Prior customer-facing or field applications experience in a semiconductor or systems company is a strong plus
The base pay for this range is between $140,000 - $150,000 dependent on education level.
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.

Product Applications Engineer (NCG 2026)

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