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Astera Labs · San Jose, CA · 1 wk ago
OTHR$207k–$230k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Analog & Mixed-Signal Design
- Architect and design high-speed analog and mixed-signal circuits including PLLs, LDOs, references, high-speed SerDes building blocks, ADCs/DACs, and clocking.
- Drive circuit design from specification and architecture through schematic, layout supervision, and verification across PVT corners.
- Develop robust designs in advanced FinFET process nodes with attention to power, area, and performance trade-offs.
- Silicon Execution & Validation
- Lead silicon bring-up, characterization, and debug, partnering with validation and product engineering to root-cause and resolve issues.
- Define and execute test plans to correlate silicon performance against design targets.
- Technical Leadership
- Set analog design methodology, review standards, and best practices across the team.
- Partner cross-functionally with digital, physical design, systems, and architecture teams to deliver full-chip solutions.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, elevating the technical capability of the analog organization.
Basic Qualifications
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design.
- Proven track record designing high-speed analog circuits such as PLLs, SerDes front-ends, data converters, references, or regulators in advanced CMOS/FinFET nodes.
- Strong understanding of physical-layer design principles, signal integrity, and high-speed I/O.
- Proficiency with industry-standard design and simulation tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre) and solid layout/parasitic-aware design skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience taking multiple analog/mixed-signal designs through full production tape-out and high-volume manufacturing.
- Expertise in high-speed serial link design (PCIe, Ethernet, UALink, UCIe) and associated PHY architectures.
- Familiarity with silicon debug, ATE test development, and design-for-test techniques.
- Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical design reviews.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, ownership-driven mindset.
Pay
Salary range is $207,000 to $230,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.