Astera Labs

Machine Learning Engineer (NCG 2026)

Astera Labs$140K — $160K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Evidence of expertise in deep learning, generative AI, or chip design through published papers or projects
  • Strong Python programming skills for ML and data processing
  • Solid C++ programming skills
  • Familiarity with optimization algorithms and EDA tools

Responsibilities

  • Develop AI-driven automation solutions for silicon development workflows
  • Contribute to workflows that coordinate silicon development tasks
  • Implement Generative AI systems using advanced engineering and techniques
  • Encode chip design constraints into AI model inputs
  • Build data pipelines for processing design-related artifacts
  • Develop evaluation frameworks for assessing design quality

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI technologies
  • Collaboration with experts in silicon development and AI
  • Access to advanced tools and resources for personal and professional growth
  • Flexible work environment to foster innovation
  • Involvement in impactful projects that shape future technology
Full Job Description
AI/ML Engineer - Silicon Development Automation Position Overview We are seeking an AI/ML Engineer to design and implement AI-enabled workflows that accelerate silicon development processes across the chip design lifecycle. You will apply deep learning and generative AI techniques to optimize EDA (Electronic Design Automation) workflows, spanning frontend design through backend physical design and Design-for-Test (DFT) implementation. Key Responsibilities Workflow Development & Optimization - Develop AI-enabled automation solutions for frontend and backend silicon development domains including circuit design, design verification, formal verification, static code analysis, debugging, or for backend physical design workflows. - Contribute to agentic workflows that coordinate silicon development tasks AI/ML Model Development - Implement Generative AI systems using Context Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Agentic techniques to integrate domain-specific EDA tooling with LLM capabilities - Apply context engineering techniques to encode chip design constraints and specifications into model inputs - Participate in building evaluation suites and internally relevant benchmark data for silicon development AI applications Technical Implementation - Write production Python and C++ code for AI inference and training pipelines - Build data pipelines for processing design databases, netlists, and verification artifacts - Develop evaluation frameworks with domain-specific metrics for design quality and convergence Required Qualifications Education & Background - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field - Documented evidence of deep learning, generative AI, or chip design/verification expertise through one of: published papers, thesis work, GitHub repositories, or research projects Technical Proficiency - Strong Python programming for ML development and data processing - Solid C++ programming skills - Familiarity with optimization algorithms and their applications - Hands-on work with RAG systems or agentic AI workflows Domain Knowledge - Working knowledge of VLSI design flows, chip design, or verification methodologies - Understanding of EDA tools and design automation concepts Preferred Qualifications - Hands-on experience with PyTorch and deep learning frameworks - Contributions to open-source EDA tools or design automation projects - Prior coursework or projects in EDA or silicon development related activities - Experience with model evaluation frameworks and AI development best practices Technical Competencies - Python ML Development - C++ Programming - VLSI/Silicon Design Fundamentals - Generative AI Applications - RAG & Context Engineering Basics - Optimization Algorithm Implementation The base salary range for this role is between $140,000 - $160,000

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.
Learn more about Astera Labs
Size
51 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$3 million
Founded
2018
Revenue
$5 million
NASDAQ

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