Principal Digital Design Engineer (AI Fabric)
$185k/y-$230k/y
Astera Labs18 hours ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Astera Labs is seeking a Principal Digital Design Engineer (AI Fabric) to join their team in San Jose, CA. The role involves architecting and implementing next-generation digital designs for high-performance connectivity solutions.
About the Role
As a Principal Digital Design Engineer, you will own complex blocks from micro-architecture through silicon bring-up, driving RTL implementation and collaborating with verification, PD, and DFT teams to deliver high-performance products. Your responsibilities include developing complex digital blocks, collaborating with verification teams, leading timing closure efforts, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to silicon development processes.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience developing complex SoC/silicon products in Server, Storage, and/or Networking markets.
- Deep expertise in at least one high-speed protocol—PCIe, Ethernet, Infiniband, DDR, or similar.
- Proficiency with Cadence and/or Synopsys digital design flows.
Preferred:
- Track record of delivering multiple high-performance designs to production in data-center environments.
- Hands-on collaboration with embedded firmware teams; deep understanding of firmware development challenges and constraints.
- Familiarity with standard embedded processor subsystems (RISC-V, Arm, etc.)
Benefits
- Competitive base salary range of $185k–$230k based on location and experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Astera Labs
Astera Labs is a global leader in purpose-built connectivity solutions that unlock the full potential of AI and cloud infrastructure. Our Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates PCIe®, CXL®, and Ethernet semiconductor-based solutions and the COSMOS software suite of system management and optimization tools to deliver a software-defined architecture that is both scalable and customizable. Inspired by trusted relationships with hyperscalers and the data center ecosystem, we are an innovation leader delivering products that are flexible and interoperable. Discover how we are transforming modern data-driven applications at www.asteralabs.com.
San Jose, CA