M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from a top-tier university.
0-3 years of relevant experience in analog, mixed-signal, or RF IC design.
Hands-on internship experience in related fields is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of key circuit components like amplifiers and ADCs.
Familiarity with high-speed mixed-signal building blocks and deep-submicron CMOS technologies.
Responsibilities
Design and simulate high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits.
Verify and characterize circuit blocks including PLLs, DLLs, and regulators.
Utilize industry-standard design tools for circuit development.
Collaborate with team members to enhance circuit performance.
Document design processes and results for future reference.
Benefits
Discretionary bonus eligibility.
Incentives based on performance.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Full Job Description
Job Description
As an Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer, you will be part of a team developing high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for connectivity applications. Responsibilities include the design, simulation, verification, and characterization of circuit blocks such as PLLs, DLLs, ADCs, regulators, amplifiers, clocking circuits, transmitters, and receivers using industry-standard design tools.
Basic Qualifications
M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, preferably from a top-tier university.
0-3 years of relevant industry, internship, or research experience in analog, mixed-signal, or RF IC design.
Desired Experience
Hands-on internship experience in analog, mixed-signal, RF, or custom IC design is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of bias circuits, bandgaps, voltage/current references, amplifiers, comparators, clocking circuits, and data converters.
Solid fundamentals in transistor-level design, device physics, feedback/stability analysis, noise analysis, mismatch, and jitter concepts.
Familiarity with high-speed mixed-signal building blocks such as ADCs, DACs, PLLs, transmitters, receivers, optical TIAs/drivers, and calibration circuits.
Exposure to deep-submicron CMOS technologies through coursework, research, projects, or internships.
Experience with industry-standard circuit design and simulation tools.
Knowledge of optical, wireline, or RF communication systems is a plus.
Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, C/C++, Verilog, or Verilog-A is desirable.
Exposure to PCB design, silicon validation, lab characterization, and debugging is a plus.
Strong analytical, communication, teamwork, presentation, and documentation skills.
Compensation
Salary range is $165,000 to $180,000 depending on experience, and education level. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.
About Astera Labs
Astera Labs is a semiconductor company that designs and develops purpose-built connectivity solutions for data-centric systems. The company's portfolio of products includes system-aware semiconductor integrated circuits (ICs), boards, and intellectual property (IP) that are used in data center servers, storage, and networking equipment. Astera Labs' products are designed to improve the performance, latency, and power consumption of data-centric systems. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
