About the Position

Astera Labs is establishing a strategic R&D center in Israel to drive the development of complex semiconductor chips that solve the critical 'data bottlenecks' enabling the future of AI at scale. As we expand our presence in Israel, we're seeking a visionary Staff DFT Engineer to help build our local engineering powerhouse from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to take on meaningful product ownership in a new site, ensuring the reliability and testability of chips that power the world's largest AI clusters.

As a Staff DFT Engineer at Astera Labs, you will be at the intersection of architecture, design, and production. You won't just run tools-you will be a foundational member of the team responsible for the entire lifecycle of our silicon's reliability. From defining initial DFT architecture to supporting post-silicon bring-up, your work ensures that the backbone of AI infrastructure connectivity is flawless and scalable. If you thrive on solving complex challenges in deep-submicron processes and want to establish world-class DFT methodologies, this is your opportunity.

Responsibilities

DFT Architecture & Strategy
Test Pattern Development & Optimization
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Methodology Innovation

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
8+ years of hands-on experience in DFT roles at semiconductor companies
Deep expertise in DFT flows and architectures including JTAG/iJTAG, MBIST, Scan, and ATPG
Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools from Synopsys (TestMAX) or Mentor (Tessent)
Strong understanding of logic design, verification, debug, and Static Timing Analysis (STA)
Scripting proficiency in Tcl, Perl, Python, or Shell for automation and innovation

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Knowledge of high-speed interface protocols (PCIe, Ethernet, CXL, UALink) and their specific test requirements
Experience in chip bring-up and mass production activities
Background in advanced process technologies (7nm and below)
Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively in global team environments

We Offer

Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge R&D center in Israel
Be part of a team driving the future of AI infrastructure
Competitive compensation and benefits

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.

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