Principal Digital Design Engineer

Astera Labs • Toronto, ON

11h

About The Position

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com.

We are seeking a Principal Digital Design Engineer with deep expertise in high-performance PCIE or Ethernet controller and bridge or switch design, micro-architecture, RTL implementation, and IP integration. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in the development of cutting-edge connectivity solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Electronics/Electrical engineering (Master's preferred).
• +8 years of digital design experience, with 4+ years focused on PCIE or Ethernet controller, PCS or PHY implementation.
• Proven expertise in RTL development, synthesis, and timing closure.
• Experience with front-end design, gate-level simulations, and design verification.
• Strong work ethic, ability to handle multiple tasks, and a proactive, customer-focused attitude.
• Hands-on experience with PCIE or Ethernet Controller or Serdes/PHY IP.
• Hands-on pre-silicon and post-silicon design implementation.
• Hands-on experience FW interaction and embedded design.
• Strong proficiency in System Verilog/Verilog and scripting (Python/Perl).
• Experience with block-level and full-chip design at advanced nodes (≤ 16nm).
• Top level integration and DFT knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• PCIE or Ethernet SerDes controller or IP level experience.
• Understanding of PAD design, DFT, and floor planning.
• Experience with NIC, switch, or storage product development including embedded FW.
• Familiarity with working in design and verification workflows in a CI/CD environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance digital solutions, including RTL development and synthesis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on IP integration for Serdes and Controller IPS, processor and peripherals
• Own block-level and full-chip designs from architecture to GDS, focusing on designs at nodes ≤ 16nm.
• Ensure timing closure, assess verification completeness, CDC, lint etc.
• Utilize tools from Synopsys/Cadence for design and emulation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal