Full-Time

Senior DFT Engineer

Design For Test

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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

$120k - $170kAnnually

Senior

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
Verilog
Perl
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in a semiconductor company as a DFT engineer
  • Chip design, Verilog and System Verilog
  • Verification, UVM methodology
  • ATPG tools
  • Scan insertion tools
  • Gate-level simulations
  • Static timing analysis
  • Scripting (Perl/Tcl)
  • Familiarity with ATE
  • Hands-on expertise with commercial test generation tools for large complex designs
  • Strong fundamental knowledge of DFT techniques include JTAG, ATPG, test pattern translation, yield learning, logic diagnosis, scan compression
  • Experience running test compression software
  • Experience using the Mentor Tessent or synopsys DFT Max and Tetramax tools
  • Experience with defining and implementing SOC level verification on large designs
  • Working with 93k Tester
  • Experience with IEEE 1500 Standard or IEEE 1687 standard and MBIST, LBIST
Responsibilities
  • part of the DFT Design team that develops the next generation of Astera Labs’ connectivity products
  • exposure to the full product life-cycle, from definition to mass production to end of life of the products
  • working closely with all engineering teams, physical design and functions like back-end testing, manufacturing, defect, and reliability analysis
  • team oriented with a focus on solving problems in a collaborative manner between multiple engineering teams

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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