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Nvidia

Senior ML Engineer, Metropolis

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

You will also partner closely with the Cosmos team to develop and broaden the platform's features aligned with the Metropolis product roadmap. If you are driven to push generative AI, simulation, and ...

Nvidia

Senior ML Engineer, Metropolis

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

You will also partner closely with the Cosmos team to develop and broaden the platform's features aligned with the Metropolis product roadmap. If you are driven to push generative AI, simulation, and ...

Info Way Solutions

AZURE EXPERT

Fremont, CA · On-site

$60.50 - $75/hr

Cosmos DB Qualifications : Required : • Azure expert with solid experience in AKS • Azure expert with solid experience in Blob Storage, minio-gateway • Azure expert with solid experience in ACR ...

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How much do cosmos jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for cosmos in California is $57.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56.92 and $58.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cosmos vs Data Analyst?

AspectCosmosData Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically requires a degree in astronomy, astrophysics, or related fields; certifications in data analysis tools are commonRequires a degree in statistics, mathematics, or related fields; certifications in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python) are common
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, observatories, space agencies, or academic institutionsCorporate offices, consulting firms, or research organizations
Industry UsageAstronomy, space exploration, astrophysicsBusiness, finance, healthcare, and other data-driven industries

The main difference between Cosmos and Data Analyst lies in their focus areas. Cosmos professionals work primarily in astronomy and space sciences, analyzing celestial phenomena, while Data Analysts interpret data across various industries to inform business decisions. Although both roles involve data handling, their industries, tools, and objectives differ significantly.

What cities in California are hiring for Cosmos jobs?

Cities in California with the most Cosmos job openings:

Infographic showing various Cosmos job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,415 per year, or $57.4 per hour.

Senior Tools Development Engineer - COSMOS Platform Software

San Jose, CA • On-site

Astera Labs
Semiconductor and Electronic Component Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
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$143K - $189K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

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.
We are looking for a Senior Tools Development Engineer to help shape the future of COSMOS, Astera Labs' unified platform software. In this role, you'll build the tools that customers and engineers rely on every day to configure, monitor, debug, and validate Astera Labs products. You'll work at the intersection of software, hardware, and systems engineering-creating intuitive applications, command-line utilities, automation frameworks, and infrastructure that improve developer productivity and customer success.
If you enjoy building high-quality software, solving complex engineering problems, and developing tools that bridge applications, systems, and silicon, we'd love to hear from you.
COSMOS, Astera Labs' unified platform software. In this role, you'll build the tools that customers and engineers rely on every day to configure, monitor, debug, and validate Astera Labs products. You'll work at the intersection of software, hardware, and systems engineering-creating intuitive applications, automation frameworks, and infrastructure that improve developer productivity and customer success.
If you enjoy building high-quality software, solving complex engineering problems, and working across multiple programming languages and technologies, we'd love to talk to you.
What You'll Do
  • Design, develop, and maintain COSMOS Explorer (GUI) and COSMOS CLI, the primary software interfaces for configuring, monitoring, and debugging Astera Labs products.
  • Develop desktop applications, command-line utilities, and automation tools using C#, C, C++, and Python.
  • Build software that communicates directly with Astera Labs silicon to enable telemetry, diagnostics, validation, and product configuration.
  • Design reusable frameworks and utilities that improve engineering productivity and simplify product bring-up and debug.
  • Create automated testing and validation tools that improve software quality, reduce manual effort, and accelerate product releases.
  • Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to improve developer productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and accelerate test creation where appropriate.
  • Debug complex software and system-level issues spanning applications, firmware, drivers, and hardware platforms.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while participating in peer code reviews.
  • Collaborate closely with firmware, hardware, validation, and product engineering teams to define new platform capabilities.
  • Help shape the evolution of the COSMOS software platform through technical leadership and continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong programming experience in several of the following:
    • C#
    • C
    • C++
    • Python
  • Experience developing modern object-oriented software applications.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing desktop applications using technologies such as:
    • Avalonia
    • WPF
    • MAUI
    • WinUI
    • Qt
  • Experience building software tools, SDKs, utilities, or developer productivity applications.
  • Experience designing automation frameworks and test infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with Git, CI/CD workflows, and modern software engineering practices.
  • Experience working with Windows and Linux environments.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar productivity tools.
Nice to Have
  • Experience communicating with hardware devices over PCIe, Ethernet, USB, I²C, SPI, or similar interfaces.
  • Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, or traffic generators.
  • Familiarity with server architecture, storage systems, networking equipment, or AI infrastructure.
  • Exposure to firmware, embedded software, device drivers, or silicon validation.
  • Knowledge of PCIe®, CXL®, Ethernet, or other high-speed interconnect technologies.

The base pay range for this role is between $165,000 and $210,000. Your actual base pay will depend on factors such as your background, qualifications, and experience.
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.

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