• MQX RTOS or ThreadX Development or enablement
• High level of proficiency in C (preferred) or C++, including development of C-based SDKs
• High level of proficiency in Python for automating pre-processors/post-processors and FW QC
• Working knowledge of software/firmware build environments, gcc/Make, Doxygen, and GitHub
• Hands-on experience with Server, Storage, and/or Networking equipment (e.g. Network Switches)
• Familiarity with SoC interfaces to common IP blocks such as PCIe Controllers, DDR Controllers, NVME Controllers, AMBA/AHB interfaces, on-chip memory interfaces, and other similar interfaces
• Direct experience working on products with high-speed interfaces common in Data Center equipment: PCI- Express (Gen-3 and above), 100/400G Ethernet, Infiniband, DDR, NVMe, USB, etc

Desirable

• 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 needs of the customer are fully comprehended