Principal Logic Design Engineer

About the Position

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. 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, NVLink, 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. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com.

We are seeking a Principal Logic Design Engineer with deep expertise in micro-architecture and RTL design to lead the development of complex IPs/subsystems. The candidate will provide technical ownership across architecture, microarchitecture, RTL implementation, integration, and silicon bring-up.

Responsibilities

• Lead RTL/microarchitecture development for complex connectivity IP/subsystems.
• Translate specifications and system requirements into robust hardware architecture.
• Design high-performance and scalable logic for controllers/subsystems.
• Work across connectivity IP / subsystem layers including Transaction, Data Link, and Physical interface integration as applicable to the role.
• Develop and review RTL using SystemVerilog/Verilog.
• Develop robust mechanisms for flow control, ordering, buffering, arbitration, error handling, and reliability.
• Drive performance, latency, area, and power optimization.
• Collaborate with verification teams to develop verification strategies and debug complex failures.
• Work with SoC integration and physical design teams to ensure successful implementation.
• Lead technical reviews and mentor senior engineers.
• Support post-silicon debug and root-cause analysis.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in complex connectivity IPs such as PCIE, UALink, Ethernet, CXL, UCIe.
• Strong RTL design experience using SystemVerilog/Verilog.
• Deep knowledge of PCIe architecture and protocol.
• Strong understanding of high-speed data paths, FIFOs, arbitration, flow control, and error handling.
• Experience with simulation, lint, CDC, synthesis, and timing considerations.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience of working in switching silicon.
• Experience of working on the entire cycle from concept to silicon production.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge AI infrastructure company
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

About the Company

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. 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, NVLink, 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. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com.