SoC Design Director
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 seeking a Digital Design professional with deep expertise in high-performance controller and bridge design, micro-architecture, RTL implementation, and IP integration. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in the development of cutting-edge connectivity solutions. Key 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 Basic Qualifications / Experience Level: Bachelor’s in Electronics/Electrical engineering (Master's preferred). Minimum 15+ years of digital design experience, with focus 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. Required Expertise: 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). Experience with block-level and full-chip design at advanced nodes (≤ 16nm). Silico...