Pros: New tech field Fast pace development Good team Interesting work

Cons: It was a fast pace with a short development cycle.

Pros: I joined Astera Labs from a "FAANG" company. If you have worked at a huge company with hundreds of thousands of people (and lots of old tech to sustain), it is quite refreshing to join a company like this. Astera Labs is a growth-stage startup that has product-market fit and is well respected in the industry, and now needs to grow and expand. At this phase of the company, there is a lot of new stuff to build (and not much old tech to sustain), and everyone is very technical. It is easy to have a big impact and shape the future of the company. Everyone at the company seems to be aligned to the company vision, and I don't see the same amount of project reprioritization and thrash that I've seen at larger companies. Astera Labs leaders are approachable and appear to really care. They communicate transparently with employees. Teammates help and look out for each other rather than competing with one another. Overall it is a great place to be.

Cons: I mostly agree with the cons listed by other reviewers. But overall, the pros outweigh the cons, and I don't have anything significant to add.

Pros: Amazing work with the opportunity to wear different hats throughout your time here, and senior management is very open to feedback and approachable.

Cons: Benefits like gym passes, EV charging etc aren't present, would be a nice add-on