Full-Time

Principal Physical Design Engineer

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Astera Labs

Astera Labs

201-500 employees

Provides semiconductor connectivity solutions for AI

Data & Analytics
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$160k - $240kAnnually

Expert

Santa Clara, CA, USA

This role is fully on-site and in-person.

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
Verilog
Python
Perl
Requirements
  • Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in EE / Computer is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred.
  • ≥10 years’ experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications.
  • Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize a dynamic list of multiple tasks, plan and prepare for customer meetings in advance, and work with minimal guidance and supervision.
  • Entrepreneurial, open-mind behavior and can-do attitude.
  • Proven expertise in developing/maintaining timing constraints, timing signoff methodology, timing closure at the block and full-chip level.
  • Hands-on and thorough knowledge of synthesis, place and route, timing, extraction, formal verification (equivalence) and other backend tools and methodologies for technologies 7nm or less.
  • Full chip or block level ownership from architecture to GDSII, driving multiple complex designs to production.
  • Experience with Cadence and/or Synopsys physical design tools/flows.
  • Familiarity and working knowledge of System Verilog/Verilog.
  • Experience with DFT tools and techniques.
  • Experience in working with IP vendors for both RTL and hard-macro blocks.
  • Good scripting skills in tcl, python or Perl.
  • Good knowledge of design for test (DFT), stuck-at and transition scan test insertion.
  • Familiarity with DFT test coverage and debug.
  • Familiarity with ECO methodologies and tools.
Responsibilities
  • Overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution supporting the design of Astera Labs' portfolio of connectivity ASICs.
  • Working closely with designers, verification engineering, and engineering operations.

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 challenges like the 'memory wall' that can hinder 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 GSA 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.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$200.8M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

18%

1 year growth

57%

2 year growth

436%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent investments from major firms indicate strong financial backing and growth potential.
  • Astera Labs' new Scorpio fabric switch is the industry's first PCIe 6 switch.
  • The company is expanding into biotechnology, integrating AI with new platforms.

What critics are saying

  • The semiconductor industry is highly competitive with rapid technological advancements.
  • Dependence on cloud and AI markets may expose Astera Labs to market fluctuations.
  • Astera Labs' success relies on maintaining strong partnerships with key industry players.

What makes Astera Labs unique

  • Astera Labs focuses on overcoming the 'memory wall' in AI and cloud infrastructure.
  • The company offers PCIe, CXL, and Ethernet solutions for high-speed data transfer.
  • Astera Labs partners with leading processor vendors and cloud service providers.

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