asteralabs
Principal Product Applications Engineer - Ethernet
At a Glance
- Location
- San Jose, California, United States
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Compensation
- try standards Salary range is $158,400 to $230,000 depending on experience, leve
- Posted
- 2026-05-20T10:00:29-04:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Automation
- Engineering
Requirements
8+ years of experience in applications engineering, technical support, or system engineering roles
Strong understanding of Ethernet physical layer specifications (100G/200G/400G/800G)
Hands-on experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and BER test tools
Experience debugging high-speed serial interfaces and signal integrity challenges
Experience with optical modules, active cables, or similar high-speed connectivity components
Familiarity with AI/ML system architectures, GPU clusters, or data center networking
Responsibilities
Astera Labs is seeking a Principal Product Applications Engineer to join our Taurus Ethernet Smart Cable Modules team and drive customer success at the forefront of AI infrastructure connectivity.
As data centers scale to meet explosive AI workload demands, our Taurus products are enabling the high-bandwidth, low-latency Ethernet fabric connections that power next-generation GPU clusters and disaggregated computing architectures.
In this role, you'll be the technical expert customers rely on to successfully deploy Taurus Ethernet solutions in their most demanding environments.
You'll work hands-on with hyperscalers, OEMs, and AI system builders to debug complex physical layer challenges, deliver technical enablement, and ensure seamless product integration.
Your customer insights will directly influence how we evolve our products to meet the market's most pressing connectivity needs.
This is a unique opportunity to combine deep Ethernet and physical layer expertise with meaningful customer impact at a hyper-growth company defining the future of AI connectivity.