Principal Analog & Mixed-Signal Design Architect

Astera Labs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Astera Labs is redefining the connectivity powering rack-scale AI infrastructure. As Principal Analog Design Engineer, you will architect high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits for SerDes, PHY, and high-speed I/O, shaping data-center infrastructure.

You will own designs from concept through silicon bring-up, set technical standards, and mentor engineers as we scale—an impactful role at a hyper-growth AI connectivity company.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in analog and mixed-signal IC design.
• Experience with high-speed analog circuits (PLLs, SerDes, data converters, references, regulators) on advanced CMOS/FinFET nodes.
• Strong understanding of physical-layer design, signal integrity, and high-speed I/O.
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso and Spectre; layout/parasitic-aware design.

Responsibilities

• Analog & Mixed-Signal Design: architect and design high-speed analog and mixed-signal circuits including PLLs, LDOs, references, high-speed SerDes building blocks, ADCs/DACs, and clocking.
• Silicon Execution & Validation: lead silicon bring-up, characterization, and debug; define and execute test plans to correlate silicon performance against design targets.
• Technical Leadership: set analog design methodology, review standards, and best practices; mentor and guide junior engineers.

Skills

Analog & Mixed-Signal Design

High-Speed Circuit Design

Signal Integrity

EDA Tools Cadence Virtuoso/Spectre

Mentoring/Leadership

Education

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre

Job description

Astera Labs is redefining the connectivity powering rack-scale AI infrastructure. As Principal Analog Design Engineer, you will architect high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits for SerDes, PHY, and high-speed I/O, shaping data-center infrastructure.

You will own designs from concept through silicon bring-up, set technical standards, and mentor engineers as we scale—an impactful role at a hyper-growth AI connectivity company.