IC Packaging Technologist

Astera Labs • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on IC Packaging Technologist to lead and innovate in the development of high-performance, high-speed, and advanced IC package solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of deep technical contributions in 2.5D/3D packaging, signal and power integrity (SIPI), and chiplet technology, as well as experience scaling technologies to high-volume manufacturing. This role demands a deep understanding of advanced packaging architectures (such as CoWoS, interposers, WLP, and heterogeneous/chiplet integration) alongside strong expertise in SI and PI. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic roadmap execution and deliver package solutions into production.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• 10 years of experience in IC packaging development with deep exposure to SIPI and 2.5D/3D integration technologies.
• Hands-on experience with CoWoS, interposers, WLP, chiplet-based integration.
• Proficiency in SIPI tools: HFSS, Siwave, ADS, HSPICE, etc.
• Hands-on experience in high-frequency measurement and characterization with VNA.
• Expert knowledge of EDA design tools: Cadence Allegro/APD, Altium, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to operate cross-functionally across design, product/test engineering, operations, reliability, marketing, and customer-facing engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of mechanical, thermal, and electrical design trade-offs in package development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and innovate in the development of high-performance IC package solutions.
• Contribute to strategic roadmap execution and deliver package solutions into production.
• Engage with foundries, OSATs, and substrate suppliers for collaborative package technology development.
• Demonstrate success in leading die-package-board co-design efforts.
• Optimize signal and power integrity (SIPI) for ultra-high-speed interfaces.
• Conduct hands-on lab validation and simulation-correlation with high-frequency measurement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees