Astera Labs Inc.

Astera Labs Inc.

Senior Digital Design Engineer, IP and Methodology

San Jose, California, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$135k-$195kDetected 4 days ago
PythonCybersecurityCadenceVerilogEmbedded SystemsElectrical Engineering

About the role

  • Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions.
  • In this role, you'll focus on CPU subsystem development and security architecture, working on complex blocks from micro-architecture through silicon bring-up.
  • This is an opportunity to shape the security and compute foundations of connectivity solutions enabling rack-scale AI infrastructure at hyperscale.

Responsibilities

  • Own the RTL implementation of complex digital designs from micro-architecture through sign-off
  • Design and implement CPU subsystems and embedded processor interfaces
  • Develop security-focused digital blocks including secure boot, cryptographic engines, and trusted execution environments
  • Collaborate with verification teams to review test plans and debug issues
  • Support efforts to achieve timing closure and implement Design-for-Test (DFT) features
  • Accountable for quality and overall design success with the support of senior engineers
  • Contribute to design infrastructure that improves team productivity and design quality

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 3+ years of experience developing SoC/silicon products in Server, Storage, and/or Networking markets
  • Expertise in RTL coding with SystemVerilog and synthesis with Synopsys or Cadence
  • Experience with CPU subsystem design or embedded processor integration (RISC-V, ARM, or similar architectures)
  • Experience with clocking, CDC, and RDC methodologies
  • Proficiency in SystemVerilog and Python in a production environment

Nice to have

  • Experience designing or integrating security IP (cryptographic accelerators, secure enclaves, key management)
  • Familiarity with high-speed protocols-PCIe Gen 6/7, Ethernet, UALink, or UCI
  • Experience with CMOS nodes (≤7nm)
  • Exposure to embedded firmware development or secure firmware boot flows
  • Experience with functional and formal verification at block and chip level
  • Familiarity with UVM-based verification methodologies

Skills

  • RTL Design & Implementation
  • Verification & Quality
  • Methodology & Automation
  • Scripting and automation for ASIC methodology improvement

Compensation

  • Base salary range is $135,000 to $195,000 depending on experience, level, and business need.

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