Astera Labs
AI infrastructure
SeniorPrincipalHardwareSystemsEngineer
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“Senior Principal Hardware Systems Engineer at Astera Labs. Skills: PCIe subsystem design, GPU/accelerator integration, high-speed Ethernet networking, system-level platform development, FPGA design, system bring-up and validation. lead the architecture and delivery of high-performance compute platforms. own the end-to-end system design from architecture definition through bring-up and validation”
What You'll Achieve.
enable organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI; unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity; enable the world's most advanced AI and cloud infrastructure; ensure seamless platform integration
Industry & Context.
troubleshoot complex hardware and performance issues across high-speed signaling, power, thermal, and interconnect domains
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, 12+ years of experience in hardware engineering, system design, or platform architecture, expertise in PCIe architecture and subsystem design, Hands-on experience with GPU integration and accelerator-based system development, Experience with high-speed Ethernet networking architecture (10G/25G/100G or higher), Hands-on experience with FPGA design including architecture, simulation, and validation, Proven experience with system bring-up, hardware debugging, and platform validation, Solid understanding of high-speed signaling, interconnects, power, and thermal optimization, Experience with system management frameworks (BMC, telemetry, monitoring)
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, Experience in AI/ML infrastructure, GPU clusters, or hyperscale data center server platforms, Knowledge of PCIe Gen5/Gen6, RDMA, RoCE, or similar high-performance networking technologies, Experience with custom platform development or customer-specific hardware designs, Familiarity with Astera Labs' connectivity solutions (retimers, switches, fabric controllers) or similar high-speed interconnect products, Experience working with global hardware development teams, Exposure to platform lifecycle management and fleet-level system diagnostics
What You'll Do.
lead the architecture and delivery of high-performance compute platforms
own the end-to-end system design from architecture definition through bring-up and validation
drive complex platform development across hardware
and system management domains
architect and deliver high-performance compute platforms optimized for AI and accelerator-driven workloads
design and integrate PCIe-based subsystems including GPU
and high-speed I/O components leveraging PCIe Gen5/6 technologies
define and implement GPU-enabled server platforms for AI training
architect and optimize high-speed Ethernet networking interfaces (25G/100G/400G+) within platform designs
drive system-level integration across compute
and storage subsystems
develop and validate FPGA-based solutions for system control
and validation in lab environments
troubleshoot complex hardware and performance issues across high-speed signaling
and interconnect domains
define and implement platform management solutions including BMC integration
and system-level diagnostics
drive performance optimization across PCIe topology
accelerator interconnects
and memory subsystems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners; working at the critical intersection of compute, networking, storage, and Astera Labs' connectivity portfolio; collaborating with silicon vendors, hyperscalers, and cross-functional engineering teams; collaborate with cross-functional teams spanning hardware, firmware, BIOS, and OS to ensure seamless platform integration; partner with silicon vendors, OEMs, and hyperscalers on custom platform development aligned with Astera Labs' connectivity ecosystem
Full Job Description
Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com. Role Overview The explosive growth of AI workloads is fundamentally reshaping how server platforms are designed — demanding unprecedented bandwidth, accelerator density, and intelligent connectivity at every layer of the stack. Astera Labs is powering this transformation with purpose-built connectivity solutions that enable the world's most advanced AI and cloud infrastructure, and we need exceptional hardware systems engineers to help architect what comes next. The AI Platform Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Principal Hardware Systems Engineer to lead the architecture and delivery of high-performance compute platforms with deep focus on PCIe subsystem design, GPU/accelerator integration, high-speed Ethernet networking, and system-level platform development. You will own the end-to-end system design from architecture definition through bring-up and validation, working at the critical intersection of compute, networking, storage, and Astera Labs' connectivity portfolio — including our PCIe retimers, switches, and fabric controllers. This role combines hands-on engineering depth with system-level architectural thinking. You will drive complex platform development across hardware, firmware, and system
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