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Principal Product Applications Engineer - Ethernet

Astera Labs · San Jose, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $158,400 to $230,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 days
Astera Labs's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
43% of Astera Labs's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Astera Labs
high
160 stale, 8 reposted of 160 open
Hiring momentum
218 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Astera Labs's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Astera Labs.

About this role

The Applications Engineering Manager for Ethernet at Astera Labs will lead a team focused on customer success and technical support for Taurus Ethernet solutions. This role involves engaging with customers to troubleshoot complex issues, delivering technical training, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings. The position requires hands-on work with hyperscalers and AI system builders to ensure effective deployment and integration of high-bandwidth Ethernet products.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Astera Labs as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in applications engineering, technical support, or system engineering roles
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and BER test tools
  • Experience debugging high-speed serial interfaces and signal integrity challenges
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to convey complex technical concepts

Nice to have

  • Strong understanding of Ethernet physical layer specifications (200G/400G/800G/1.6T)
  • Experience with optical modules, active cables, or similar high-speed connectivity components
  • Familiarity with AI/ML system architectures, GPU clusters, or data center networking
  • Background in signal integrity analysis and simulation
  • Scripting proficiency (Python, TCL) for test automation and data analysis

What you get

  • Salary range is $158,400 to $230,000 depending on experience, level, and business need
  • This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits

Worth weighing

  • Willingness to travel for work within US and to Asia is required
  • The role involves managing a team, which may require strong leadership skills
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work location

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Listed by Astera Labs on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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