[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Astera Labs jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/astera-labs/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Astera Labs · San Jose # Firmware Engineer Tech Lead San Jose Manager or lead $160,000 to $240,000 Software Engineering Listed on Astera Labs’s official careers site. Posted March 11, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Astera Labs’s careers site →](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/asteralabs/jobs/4671900005) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Astera Labs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/astera-labs/) / Firmware Engineer Tech Lead ## 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. ### Job Description The mission of this role is to architect and develop firmware and microcontroller subsystems for Astera Labs’ SoC and systems products. Firmware is responsible for implementing the major differentiating features of Astera Labs’ products. As such, firmware is considered equally important to the hardware, and the firmware team is often customer-facing accordingly to ensure the customer's needs are fully comprehended. ### Basic qualifications Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering. At a minimum, a Bachelor’s in EE or Computer Science is required. Minimum 5 years' experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications. Experience developing firmware to execute with on-chip microcontrollers and C-language software development kits (SDKs) to execute on system host CPUs and embedded microprocessors. Experience working with logic designers to implement and test HW-SW interfaces on complex SoCs. Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize a dynamic list of multiple tasks, and to work with minimal guidance and supervision. Entrepreneurial, open-minded behavior and can-do attitude. Think and act fast with the customer in mind! Can start immediately. ### Required experience High level of proficiency in C (preferred) or C++, including development of C-based SDKs and firmware. Experience developing boot-ROM and familiarity working in pre-Silicon environments (Simulation and emulation). Experience with secure boot flows (authentication, attestation & standards like DICE, Caliptra) is an asset. Proficient in Python for scripting. Ability to design, implement, and write unit-level tests. Working knowledge of software build environments, gcc/make. Experience with developer workflows, SCM (preferably git), code reviews, CI. Familiarity with SoC interfaces to various HW blocks, on-chip memory interfaces, and other similar interfaces that are common to chip design. ### Preferred experience Firmware development experience using RTOS. Base salary range is $160,000 to $240,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role is eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits. 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Mar 11, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 221 days - Location: San Jose - Pay: $160,000 to $240,000[Apply on Astera Labs’s careers site →](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/asteralabs/jobs/4671900005) ## More jobs at Astera Labs ### [Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Ethernet Retimers](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/astera-labs/jobs/5f0383cb1520019b50e0/) San Jose ### [(Sr.) Principal Engineer - Field Applications](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/astera-labs/jobs/b3d9698444b34bdad944/) San Jose ### [Active Electric Cable / Smart Cable Module Lead, AVP](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/astera-labs/jobs/5729079b36b918beca94/) San Jose ### [Applications Engineering Manager - Ethernet](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/astera-labs/jobs/ec4146ac75f324fcad12/) San Jose ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Staff Firmware Engineer, Firmware Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/87c7578491bc6b5b905f/) Sandisk ### [Firmware Engineer lll](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/totalenergies/jobs/3a86d5e7b50407cc63fe/) TotalEnergies ### [Camera Firmware Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/9424f2cdbb0655457275/) Qualcomm · Hyderabad, Telangāna, India ### [Firmware Engineer, Staff](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/b3d0e93081d96fb0ce6f/) Qualcomm · Toronto, Ontario, Canada ### [Lead Firmware Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/88b0a967b92a3a5ae332/) Eaton · Vantaa, FIN [Software Engineering jobs](/functions/software-engineering/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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