Digital Design Engineer - mixed-signal/DSP (Internship 2026)

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions grounded in open standards. 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, 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. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com.

We are looking for a Digital Design and/or Verification Engineering Intern with a strong interest in mixed-signal and high-speed DSP to join our ASIC team developing next-generation compute and networking solutions in advanced CMOS process nodes. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in digital hardware design, along with exposure to signal processing concepts and mixed-signal interfaces.

In this position, you will work on the design and/or verification of mixed-signal digital blocks, collaborating closely with analog, system, and verification engineers. You will gain hands-on experience with high-performance signal paths and techniques used in advanced SerDes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuing a BS or MS in EE/CS, or related field.
• Coursework or experience in Digital Design, DSP, or Mixed-Signal Systems.
• Hands-on experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog and digital design or verification flows.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or C/C++ for modeling, analysis, or automation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of DSP fundamentals such as filtering, equalization, or adaptive algorithms.
• Exposure to mixed-signal interfaces and real-number modeling (SystemVerilog RNM, Verilog-AMS).
• Knowledge of high-speed I/O architectures (Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, HBM).
• Familiarity with Synopsys EDA tools.

We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.