Digital Design Manager

Astera Labs is a global leader in purpose-built connectivity solutions that unlock the full potential of AI and cloud infrastructure. Our Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates PCIe®, CXL®, and Ethernet semiconductor-based solutions and the COSMOS software suite of system management and optimization tools to deliver a software-defined architecture that is both scalable and customizable. Inspired by trusted relationships with hyperscalers and the data center ecosystem, we are an innovation leader delivering products that are flexible and interoperable. Discover how we are transforming modern data-driven applications at www.asteralabs.com. 

Job Description 

We are looking for a Digital Design Manager with experience developing micro-architecture and implementation of the front-end circuit design, including RTL, synthesis, IP integration, and block-level verification for high performance network controllers' connectivity solutions. The candidate must have a good knowledge of communication and interface standards, base protocols such as PCI-Express (Gen-3 and above), Ethernet, NVMe, DDR, etc. 

Basic qualifications: 

• Strong academic and technical background in Electrical or Computer Engineering. A bachelor is EE is required and a Master's degree is preferred. 

• 12+ years’ experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications. 

• 3+ years’ experience in technical leadership or management experience.  

• Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize a dynamic list of multiple tasks, plan and prepare in advance for customer meetings, and work mostly independently with minimal guidance and supervision. 

• Entrepreneurial, open-minded behavior and must have a can-do attitude. Think and act fast with always the customer in mind! 

• Authorized to work in the US and start immediately. 

Required experience: 

• Hands-on, thorough knowledge of at least one high-speed protocol such as PEIe, CXL, Ethernet, NVMe, DDR etc. 

• Proven front end design expertise – architecture, RTL, simulations, synthesis, timing closure, GLS, and DFT, etc. 

• Full chip or block level ownership from architecture to GDS, driving multiple complex designs to production.     Extensive collaboration with software development teams is needed.  

• Experience using Cadence and/or Synopsys digital design tools/flows.  

• Knowledge in design for test (DFT), stuck at and transition scan test insertion. 

• Familiarity with UVM based design verification 

• Silicon bring-up and debug expertise 

• Small-geometry CMOS (≤ 28nm, 16nm) design 

Preferred experience: 

• Scripting with Python or other equivalent programming languages. 

• Development / support for PCIE and DDR based products. PCIe or Ethernet Switch products. Familiarity with security standards 

• Strong methodology mindset with a track record of developing ASIC development methodologies. 

The base salary range is $184,000 USD – $2,600,000 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. 

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.