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# Digital Design Engineer

- **Company:** Astera Labs
- **Location:** San Jose, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microarchitecture, Software Debugging, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Ethernet, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Network Switches, Scripting, Front End Software Development, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-digital-design-engineer-astera-labs-10216907

## About the Role

We are looking for Digital Design Engineers with experience developing micro-architecture and implementation of the front-end circuit design, including RTL, synthesis, IP integration for high performance network controllers. The candidate is preferred to have knowledge of communication/interface protocols such as PCI-Express (Gen-3 and above), Ualink, Esun, Ethernet etc., * Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering. A Bachelor's degree in EE is required, and a Master's degree is preferred.

 * Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize a dynamic list of multiple tasks.

 * Entrepreneurial, open-mind behavior and can-do attitude.

 * Authorized to work in the US and start immediately.

Required Experience:

 * Hands-on, prefer knowledge of high-speed protocols like PCIe, Ualink, Esun, Ethernet, etc.

 * Proven front end design skill - architecture, RTL, simulations and synthesis

 * Experience with Synopsys and/or Cadence digital design tools/flows

 * Knowledge of design for test (DFT)

 * Familiarity with UVM based design verification

 * Silicon bring-up and debug experience

Preferred Experience:

 * Scripting with Python or other equivalent programming languages.

 * Development/support for PCIe or Ethernet Switch products.

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.



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