# Senior Software Engineer- AI for RTL Design & Formal Verification at Astera Labs

- Company: Astera Labs
- What the company does: Astera Labs: Purpose-Built Connectivity for Rack-Scale AI.
- Company website: https://www.asteralabs.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Jose, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $161K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-31
- Apply by: 2026-10-19
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/asteralabs/jobs/4728001005?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/astera-labs-senior-software-engineer-ai-for-rtl-design-and-formal-verification/

## About the role

Join Astera Labs' AppliedAI organization, where we're building the connectivity infrastructure that powers AI and cloud data centers. Our team sits at the intersection of digital and analog design, verification, and AI tooling, tackling the complexity of next-generation semiconductor products at the pace our industry demands. We're looking to develop and deploy AI-driven agents that accelerate RTL and physical design, static analysis, and formal verification workflows. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's, Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 4-10 years of industry experience in software engineering, with direct exposure to RTL design, static/lint verification, or formal verification methodologies
- Proficiency in Python for rapid prototyping, with strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering practices
- Experience with LLMs, including fine-tuning, building multi-agent systems, RAG pipelines, and vector databases
- Familiarity with RTL design languages (Verilog/SystemVerilog) and formal/static verification tools (e.g., JasperGold, VC Formal, or similar) is strongly preferred
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional startup environment

Tags: Applied AI

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