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.
- 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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