Principal Front-End Digital Design Engineer - PCIe/NVLink

Hardware FYI; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Astera Labs in the United States is seeking a Principal Digital Design Engineer to lead front-end circuit design, RTL, synthesis, IP integration, and block-level verification for high-performance network controllers. You will own the front-end from architecture to GDS and drive complex designs to production.

The ideal candidate has deep experience with PCIe, Ualink, Esun, Ethernet, UVM-based verification, and 8+ years in SoC/silicon products. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years experience in SoC/silicon products for Switch ASIC or Networking/Server/Storage.
• Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work with minimal supervision.
• Authorized to work in the US and start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Own front-end design from architecture to GDS and drive complex designs to production.
• Implement RTL, simulations, synthesis, timing closure, DFT, GLS, and block-level verification.
• Integrate IP and verify at block level; ensure interfaces and timing meet requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver production-ready designs.

Skills

RTL design

High-speed protocols

Front-end ownership

DFT/GLS/Testing

UVM verification

CMOS design

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Synopsys tools

Cadence tools

Job description

Astera Labs in the United States is seeking a Principal Digital Design Engineer to lead front-end circuit design, RTL, synthesis, IP integration, and block-level verification for high-performance network controllers. You will own the front-end from architecture to GDS and drive complex designs to production.

The ideal candidate has deep experience with PCIe, Ualink, Esun, Ethernet, UVM-based verification, and 8+ years in SoC/silicon products. US work authorization is required.