Astera Labs · 2 days ago
Analog Mixed-Signal Design Engineer (NCG - PhD Grad)
Irvine, CA or San Jose, CA or Toronto, Canada
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
2+ years expAstera Labs is a company providing rack-scale AI infrastructure through innovative connectivity solutions. They are seeking an Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer to design and verify advanced node CMOS products, focusing on circuits such as PLL, DLL, and ADC to meet performance targets.
AutomotiveElectronicsIntelligent SystemsSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Developing and verifying circuits such as PLL, DLL, ADC, regulators, amplifiers, TX, RX, and CDRs to meet performance targets
Working on analog and clocking blocks for connectivity applications, using industry-standard tools like Spectre and MATLAB
Qualification
Required
Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering
A Master's or PhD degree in EE is required, preferably from a top-tier university
2+ years of experience supporting or developing complex analog IC designs
Hands-on experience in designing high-speed mixed-signal circuits including ADC/DAC data converters, RX front-end, TX driver/serializer, low-jitter PLLs, TX/RX calibration, low-jitter CLK distribution are other high-speed analog circuits is a must
Have a deep understanding of biasing, band-gaps, reference circuits, opamps, comparators and other analog circuits
Solid track-record for implementation of analog circuits high-speed data transmission
Design and tapeout experience in advanced CMOS nodes (ex. 20nm or newer) is a must
Solid fundamentals in detailed transistor-level design, feedback/stability analysis, and noise/jitter analysis
Strong technical independent contributor with a proven ability to drive results
Excellent teamwork, presentation, and documentation skills
Ability to collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones and deliver under pressure with strict deadlines
Strong experience in lab chip bring-up and debugging efforts
Preferred
Knowledge of TIA design and drivers for optical applications is highly desirable
Experience in RFIC design for wireless or wireline communication systems is highly desirable
Relevant research publications and/or patents in analog or RF IC design
Familiarity in programming/scripting languages such as Python, Matlab, or C
Experience with PCB design
Familiarity with Verilog RTL or DSP design concepts
Knowledge of optical transceivers
Expertise in ESD protection techniques and IC packaging methodologies
Company
Astera Labs
Astera Labs is a semiconductor company that provides connectivity solutions for intelligent systems.
201-500 employees
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$206.35MKey Investors
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2022-11-17Series D· $150M
2021-09-27Series C· $50M
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