Principal Integrated Circuit Designer

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB)provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions grounded in open standards. 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, 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. Discover more at As an Integrated Circuit Designer, you will be part of a key team designing sophisticated advanced node CMOS products. Key Job Duties: The design and development of the layout for integrated circuits according to electronics engineering principles, using software to create design schematics and diagrams. This will include (developing and verifying circuits such as PLL, DLL, ADC, regulators, amplifiers, TX, RX, and CDRs to meet performance targets). The management of manufacturing process of the products, including technology yield and performance of the products. The development of test programmes and procedures to ensure the products meet their performance specifications. This will include (working on analog and clocking blocks for connectivity applications, using industry-standard tools like Spectre and MATLAB). The provision of advice on aspects of semiconductor process technology and maintain and repair semiconductor process equipment. Basic Qualifications Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering. A Master’s or PhD degree in EE is required, preferably from a top-tier university. 6+ years of experience supporting or developing complex analog IC designs. Required Experience: Hands-on experience in designing high-speed mixed-signal circuits, including ADC/DAC data converters, RX front-end, TX driver/serializer, low-jitter PLLs, TX/RX calibration, low-jitter CLK distribution and other high-speed analog circuits is a must. Have a deep understanding of biasing, band-gaps, reference circuits, opamps, comparators and other analog circuits. Solid track-record for implementation of analog circuits high-speed data transmissions. Design and tapeout experience in advanced CMOS nodes (ex. 20nm or newer) is a must. Solid fundamentals in detailed transistor-level design, feedback/stability analysis, and noise/jitter analysis. Knowledge of TIA design and drivers for optical applications is highly desirable. Experience in RFIC design for wireless or wireline communication systems is highly desirable. Strong technical independent contributor with a proven ability to drive results. Excellent teamwork, presentation, and documentation skills. Ability to collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones and deliver under pressure with strict deadlines. Strong experience in lab chip bring-up and debugging efforts. Preferred Experience: Relevant research publications and/or patents in analog or RF IC design. Familiarity in programming/scripting languages such as Python, Matlab, or C. Experience with PCB design. Familiarity with Verilog RTL or DSP design concepts. Knowledge of optical transceivers. Expertise in ESD protection techniques and IC packaging methodologies. 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. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Country * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School Select... Degree * Select... Select... LinkedIn Profile Website I have reviewed and consented to the privacy policies. * Select... #J-18808-Ljbffr