Senior Analog Mixed-Signal IC Layout Engineer
- Level
- Senior
Not stated in the posting: salary, work type, visa.
Open. First seen 13 October 2026.
About the role
Astera Labs's standard text
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 looking for a Analog / Mixed-Signal Layout Engineer to join our ASIC team working on the forefront of high-performance compute and networking standards in advanced CMOS process nodes. The ideal candidate will have an impeccable hardware engineering background with an emphasis on VLSI and/or computer architecture. We are looking for experience in design, verification, and validation of real-world systems.
Exposure to high-speed interfaces PCIE, DDR, HBM, Serdes technologies would be great to have. Above all, curiosity and ability to learn is a must. In this position you will be responsible for design and/or verification of blocks using leading edge methodology and tools.
Basic qualifications:
- Pursuing BS or MS in EE/CS or related fields.
- Hardware engineering background with an emphasis in VLSI or Computer Architecture.
- Exposure to Digital design or verification, VLSI design and circuits, Computer Architecture.
Required experience:
- Hands-on and knowledge of RTL design languages and tools including Verilog, System Verilog.
- Familiarity with verification methodologies like UVM, functional coverage, assertions.
- Familiarity with any of the scripting languages Python, Perl etc and hands-on experience in C/C++.
Preferred experience:
- Real-world design and/or verification in Verilog/System Verilog.
- Knowledge of high-speed interfaces like PCIe, DDR, HBM, Serdes.
- Familiarity with Synopsys EDA tools.
Astera Labs's standard text
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.
What this role asks for
Standard for software engineering roles
Python
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60% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Astera Labs's standard text, folded away below.
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The team: SerDes HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 14 open in SerDes. 8 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in August: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Python (10 of 14), Perl (8 of 14), Verilog (5 of 14), Embedded Systems (4 of 14), C (3 of 14), C++ (3 of 14)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Teach Lead Physical Design Engineer posted Oct 13
- Principal Physical Design Engineer posted Oct 13
- Tech Lead Analog Mixed-Signal IC Layout Engineer posted Oct 13
- Principal Mixed Analog Design Engineer posted Oct 12
- Principal SerDes Bring-up Validation Engineer posted Oct 5
- Principal Analog Mixed-Signal Design Engineer posted Sep 25
- Design Verification Tech Lead- SerDes/PHY IP posted Sep 21
- Principal Analog Mixed-Signal Design Engineer posted Sep 18
- Synthesis & STA Engineer – High-Speed SerDes posted Sep 14
- Principal Analog Mixed-Signal Design Engineer posted Sep 11
- Principal Design Verification Engineer- SerDes/PHY IP posted Aug 31
- Principal Engineering Program Manager (EPM) posted Aug 28
- Senior Physical Design Engineer posted Aug 4
From the team and dates on Astera Labs's own job board.
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