SoC Design Director

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Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
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Big Data • Information Technology
The Role
Lead SoC digital design from architecture to GDS for advanced-node (≤16nm) controllers and bridges. Drive RTL development, synthesis, timing closure, IP and peripheral integration (ARM/ARC), UVM verification, pre/post-silicon bring-up and debug, and collaboration across cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silicon success.
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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 
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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). 
  • 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. 
  • Strong work ethic, ability to handle multiple tasks, and a proactive, customer-focused attitude. 

  

Preferred Experience: 

  • Knowledge and experience implementing secure boot and security mechanisms like authentication and attestation is a plus. 
  • Knowledge of system-level design with ARM/ARC/RISC-V processors sub systems 
  • Experience of working on PCIe/UAL is a big plus. 
  • Understanding of PAD design, DFT, and floor planning. 
  • Experience in synthesis, and timing closure is a big plus. 
  • Experience with NIC, switch, or storage product development. 
  • Familiarity with working in design and verification workflows in a CI/CD environment. 

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. 

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's in Electronics/Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 15+ years digital design experience
  • Proven expertise in micro-architecture and RTL development for block and full-chip designs
  • Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and Verilog
  • Scripting experience with Python and Perl
  • Hands-on experience with processor IP (ARM/ARC)
  • Experience working on PCIe (must)
  • Hands-on pre-silicon and post-silicon peripheral implementation (I2C, SPI, UART)
  • Experience with complex DMA engines and firmware interaction
  • Experience with RTL development, synthesis, and timing closure at advanced nodes (≤16nm)
  • Experience with front-end design, gate-level simulations, and design verification across ASIC tape-outs
  • Familiarity with Synopsys and Cadence tool flows and UVM-based verification
  • Silicon bring-up and post-silicon debug experience
  • Strong work ethic, ability to handle multiple tasks, proactive customer-focused attitude
  • Master's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering
  • Knowledge/experience implementing secure boot and security mechanisms (authentication, attestation)
  • Knowledge of system-level design with ARM/ARC/RISC-V processor subsystems
  • Experience with PCIe/UAL
  • Understanding of PAD design, DFT, and floor planning
  • Experience with NIC, switch, or storage product development
  • Familiarity with CI/CD workflows for design and verification

Astera Labs Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength Health plans are described as competitive and employer-subsidized, covering medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents. Company materials and listings consistently emphasize strong core healthcare coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible time off is highlighted alongside paid company holidays, with guidance indicating generous PTO when coordinated with teams. Documented policies also point to robust time-off structures across locations.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Stock-based compensation is a meaningful part of total pay, with RSUs and an employee stock purchase plan noted as part of the package. Public-company status enhances perceived value and accessibility of equity components.

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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
148 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Astera Labs Inc., a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley, is a leader in purpose-built connectivity solutions for data-centric systems throughout the data center. Partnering with leading processor vendors, cloud service providers, seasoned investors, and world-class manufacturing companies, Astera Labs is helping customers remove performance bottlenecks in data-intensive systems that are limiting the true potential of applications such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. The company’s product portfolio includes system-aware semiconductor integrated circuits, boards, and services to enable robust CXL, PCIe, and Ethernet connectivity.

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