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DFT Engineer

Astera Labs
Bengaluru, IND
Mid · 5+ years experience
USD 133200-185000 / year
Discovered 1 months ago

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Key Responsibilities

RTL Design & Implementation

Own RTL design for assigned blocks from microarchitecture through synthesis sign-off

Develop high-quality, synthesizable Verilog/SystemVerilog with strong attention to PPA

Drive design reviews, lint, CDC, and timing closure activities to silicon-ready quality

Cross-Functional Execution

Partner with architecture to translate specifications into implementation-ready microarchitecture

Collaborate with verification on testplans, coverage closure, and bug triage

Work with DFT and physical design teams on scan, BIST, floorplanning, and timing closure

Technical Leadership & Quality

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design methodology, scripts, and best practices

Debug complex pre-silicon and post-silicon issues across RTL, gate-level, and emulation environments

Drive structured, data-driven design decisions in support of aggressive tapeout schedules

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

5+ years of digital design experience, including at least one full chip from spec to tapeout

Strong proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog, RTL coding, and synthesis flows

Hands-on experience with timing closure, CDC, lint, and low-power design techniques

Solid understanding of high-speed serial interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, or similar) and SoC integration

Preferred Qualifications

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Experience with PCIe Gen5/Gen6, CXL, UALink, UCIe, or Ethernet MAC/PCS designs

Familiarity with formal verification, emulation, or assertion-based methodologies

Background in advanced process nodes (7nm, 5nm, or below)

Strong debug skills across pre-silicon and post-silicon environments

Salary range is $133,200 to $185,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.

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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