Astera Labs: Purpose-Built Connectivity for Rack-Scale AI.
About the role
Astera Labs is scaling the connectivity fabric behind the world's largest AI clusters, and reliable power delivery is non-negotiable in the SoCs we ship. As a Principal Physical Design Engineer , you will own IR drop and electromigration (EMIR) analysis and closure across Astera Labs' connectivity ASIC portfolio, driving power integrity from early floorplan through tapeout.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in IR drop, electromigration analysis, and power integrity sign-off for complex SoCs at advanced nodes (7nm and below)
- Deep expertise in power grid design, PDN analysis, and EM reliability mitigation, including static and dynamic IR methodologies and foundry sign-off criteria
- Proficiency with Cadence Voltus and/or Synopsys RedHawk-SC / PrimeTime PX
- Strong scripting ability in Tcl, Python, and/or Perl for flow automation and data analysis
More about this role
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 .
Role Overview
Astera Labs is scaling the connectivity fabric behind the world's largest AI clusters, and reliable power delivery is non-negotiable in the SoCs we ship. As a Principal Physical Design Engineer , you will own IR drop and electromigration (EMIR) analysis and closure across Astera Labs' connectivity ASIC portfolio, driving power integrity from early floorplan through tapeout.
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