Astera Labs · 2 weeks ago
Principal Analog Mixed-Signal CAD Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expAstera Labs is a provider of rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. They are seeking a Principal CAD Engineer to architect, build, and maintain an integrated CAD infrastructure that facilitates collaboration across various design teams, ensuring a first-class designer experience from concept to tape-out.
AutomotiveElectronicsIntelligent SystemsSemiconductor
Responsibilities
CAD tools Ownership
Flow Development and Methodology
Compute infrastructure and Automation
Cross-Functional Enablement and Support
Tape-out Readiness and Sign-off
Qualification
Required
10+ years in CAD/EDA methodology development for IP/SoC programs across AMS and digital domains (advanced nodes preferred: 7 nm → 3 nm or equivalent)
Deep hands-on expertise with major EDA ecosystems (Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens)
Strong scripting/automation: Python, Perl, shell scripting, Cadence Skill, Tcl
HPC experience: LSF/SLURM, license servers monitoring/logging
Version control and data management: Git/Perforce
Understanding of timing verification, SI, EM/IR, physical verification, library/PDK fundamentals, and foundry deliverables
End-to-end flow integration across AMS, digital, PD, and verification disciplines
Performance tuning: distributed resource management, memory/CPU/GPU utilization, and license efficiency
Ability to abstract complex flows into modular components and standard interfaces
Influence across organizations; mentor junior CAD engineers and power users
Clear documentation, and effective training for current and new team members
Company
Astera Labs
Astera Labs is a semiconductor company that provides connectivity solutions for intelligent systems.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$206.35MKey Investors
Fidelity
2024-03-20IPO
2022-11-17Series D· $150M
2021-09-27Series C· $50M
Leadership Team
Jitendra Mohan
CEO
Casey Morrison
Chief Product Officer, Co-Founder
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