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Firmware Engineer Tech Lead

Astera Labs · San Jose, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $160,000 to $200,000

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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

As a Firmware Engineer Tech Lead at Astera Labs, you will architect and develop firmware and microcontroller subsystems for SoC and systems products. Your role involves implementing key features of the products, collaborating with customers to understand their needs, and working closely with logic designers to ensure effective HW-SW interfaces. You will also be responsible for managing multiple tasks and preparing for customer meetings with minimal supervision.

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 in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications
  • Experience developing firmware for on-chip microcontrollers and C-language SDKs
  • Experience working with logic designers on HW-SW interfaces
  • Proficiency in C (preferred) or C++
  • Proficiency in Python for automation

Nice to have

  • Experience with PAM4 SerDes and related technologies
  • Hands-on experience with PCIe devices in Server, Storage, and/or Networking equipment
  • Experience developing embedded firmware for PCIe or Ethernet Switch products

What you get

  • Base salary range of $160,000 to $200,000 depending on experience
  • Eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role requires a high level of customer interaction which may not suit all candidates
  • The position emphasizes a fast-paced, entrepreneurial mindset which may be challenging for some
  • The salary range may not be competitive depending on the market and individual experience

Summarised from Astera Labs's posting. Read the full original.

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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