Senior Digital Design Engineer-CXL/PCIe at Astera Labs

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductors, AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Data CenterIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s in Electronics/Electrical engineering (Master's preferred)
  • 8+ years of digital design experience, with 4+ years focused on processor, peripherals and full chip implementation
  • Proven expertise in RTL development, synthesis, and timing closure
  • Experience with front-end design, gate-level simulations, and design verification
  • Strong work ethic, ability to handle multiple tasks, and a proactive, customer-focused attitude
  • Proven expertise in micro-architecture development and RTL development for block level and full-chip designs at advanced nodes (≤ 16nm)
  • Experience with front-end design, gate-level simulations, and supporting design verification through multiple ASIC T/O cycles
  • Hands-on experience with processor IP (ARM/ARC)
  • Experience of working on PCIe is a must
  • Hands-on pre-silicon and post-silicon implementing peripherals for I2C/SPI/UART
  • Hands-on experience with complex DMA engines and FW interaction
  • Strong proficiency in System Verilog/Verilog and scripting (Python/Perl)
  • Silicon bring-up and post-silicon debug experience
  • Familiarity with industry standard simulation, debug, quality checking and synthesis tools Synopsys/Cadence tools and UVM-based design verification

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement high-performance digital solutions, including RTL development and synthesis
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on IP integration for processor IPs and peripherals
  • Deep knowledge of processor boot process and peripheral implementation with boot firmware in mind
  • Own block-level and full-chip designs from architecture to GDS, focusing on designs at nodes ≤ 16nm
  • Ensure timing closure, assess verification completeness, and oversee pre- and post-silicon debug
  • Utilize tools from Synopsys/Cadence to ensure first-pass silicon success and apply expertise in UVM-based verification flows

Skills

PCIe
CXL
RTL
Synthesis
IP Integration
Micro-architecture
Timing Closure
UVM
Synopsys
Cadence
Silicon Debug
Processor Design
Peripherals

Astera Labs

Semiconductor connectivity solutions for AI infrastructure

About Astera Labs

Astera Labs provides semiconductor-based connectivity solutions aimed at improving the performance of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Their products, which include PCIe, CXL, and Ethernet solutions, are designed to facilitate high-speed data transfer, addressing the 'memory wall' issue that can limit computing performance. The company serves clients in the growing cloud AI market, including data centers and businesses that depend on AI and cloud applications. Unlike many competitors, Astera Labs has been recognized for its contributions to the semiconductor industry, being a finalist for the Global Semiconductor Alliance's Most Respected Private Semiconductor Company award. The goal of Astera Labs is to enhance the efficiency and speed of data transfer in modern computing environments, positioning itself as a leader in the semiconductor sector.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$200.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Hardware, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Rapid office expansion could lead to financial strain if growth in demand falters.
Foray into biotechnology may divert resources from core semiconductor business.
Reliance on Nvidia partnership poses risk if strategic focus shifts or partnership disrupts.

Differentiation

Astera Labs offers the industry's first PCIe 6 switch, Scorpio, for AI infrastructure.
The company focuses on overcoming the 'memory wall' in high-speed data transfer solutions.
Astera Labs integrates AI with biotechnology, diversifying beyond traditional semiconductor applications.

Upsides

Astera Labs' relocation to San Jose triples its operational capacity and talent acquisition.
Strategic partnership with Nvidia enhances Astera Labs' credibility in AI and semiconductor markets.
Recent investments from major financial entities indicate strong investor confidence in growth.

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