SoC Design Director

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 Digital Design professional with deep expertise in high-performance controller and bridge design, micro-architecture, RTL implementation, and IP integration. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in the development of cutting-edge connectivity solutions. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement high-performance digital solutions, including RTL development and synthesis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on IP integration for processor IPs and peripherals Deep knowledge of processor boot process and peripheral implementation with boot firmware in mind Own block-level and full-chip designs from architecture to GDS, focusing on designs at nodes ≤ 16nm. Ensure timing closure, assess verification completeness, and oversee pre- and post-silicon debug.