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we are looking for a Senior Design Engineer who wants to push boundaries, work hard, and help build something that has never been done before.

The Senior Design Engineer will join a team responsible for the architecture, design, and verification of a high-performance controller ASIC at the core of this new computational paradigm.

Your Day to Day
Own the design, micro-architecture, and implementation of digital logic for a high-performance ASIC
Translate system-level requirements into detailed micro-architecture and RTL designs
Develop high-quality RTL code in Verilog/SystemVerilog
Work closely with the algorithm, verification, analog, and software teams to define interfaces and ensure end-to-end functionality
Participate in design reviews, propose improvements, and ensure compliance with coding and design guidelines
Integrate and debug digital modules in simulation and lab environments
Support synthesis, timing closure, performance optimization, and power reduction activities
Collaborate with verification teams to define test plans and ensure thorough coverage
Contribute to a high-intensity startup environment where solving tough technical challenges and meeting ambitious schedules is part of the mission

As a Senior DFT Engineer at Astera Labs, you will be at the intersection of architecture, design, and production. You won't just run tools-you will be a foundational member of the team responsible for the entire lifecycle of our silicon's reliability. From defining initial DFT architecture to supporting post-silicon bring-up, your work ensures that the backbone of AI infrastructure connectivity is flawless and scalable. If you thrive on solving complex challenges in deep-submicron processes and want to establish world-class DFT methodologies, this is your opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

DFT Architecture & Strategy

Own the DFT journey from high-level architecture definition and RTL design to backend implementation and post-production support
Develop comprehensive Design-for-Testability (DFT) strategies for next-generation connectivity platforms, ensuring chips meet the highest quality standards
Define DFT architectures including JTAG/iJTAG, MBIST, Scan, and ATPG methodologies
Test Pattern Development & Optimization

Generate and optimize high-quality test and debug patterns for production
Perform Static Timing Analysis (STA) for DFT modes and conduct gate-level simulations to ensure robust performance
Drive test coverage and quality metrics to meet stringent manufacturing requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Methodology Innovation

Act as a multidisciplinary bridge, collaborating closely with Architecture, Verification, and Backend teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal QoR
Participate in developing and maintaining cutting-edge DFT implementation flows
Automate and improve methodologies using advanced scripting and tools

be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of our direct-to-consumer products. you'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.
in this role, you will use application-specific integrated circuit (asic) design experience to be part of a team that develops complex asic system -on-chip ( SOC ) intellectual property from proof-of-concept to production. this includes creating ip level microarchitecture definitions, register-transfer level (rtl) coding and all rtl quality checks. you will also have the opportunity to contribute to design flow and methodologies, including design generation automation. you will collaborate with members of architecture, software, verification, power, timing, synthesis design for testing etc. you will develop/define design options for performance, power and area.the ml, systems, & cloud ai (msca) organization at our designs, implements, and manages the hardware, software, Machine Learning, and systems infrastructure for all our services (search, youtube, etc.) and cloud. our end users are, cloud customers and the billions of people who use services around the world. we prioritize security, efficiency, and reliability across everything we do - from developing our latest tpus to running a global network, while driving towards shaping the future of hyperscale computing. our global impact spans software and hardware, including clouds vertex ai, the leading ai platform for bringing gemini models to enterprise customers.
responsibilities
define the ip microarchitecture level design document such as interface protocol, block diagram, transaction flow, pipeline etc.
perform rtl development (coding and debug in verilog, systemverilog).
conduct function/performance simulation debug and lint/cdc/fv/upf checks.
engage in synthesis, timing/power closure, and asic silicon bring-up.
contribute to verification TEST plan and coverage analysis of block and SOC -level.

we're seeking a visionary Physical Design Engineer to help build our local engineering powerhouse from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to take on meaningful product ownership in a new site, defining the backend execution and methodologies for chips that power the world's largest AI clusters.

As a Physical Design Engineer, you will be a key architect of our silicon's physical reality. You won't just execute a flow-you will help establish our local execution culture and technical standards, owning the transformation of complex logic into high-performance silicon. You will drive the physical implementation journey from synthesis through signoff, ensuring our connectivity solutions meet the extreme performance, power, and area targets required for next-generation AI infrastructure. If you thrive on solving complex challenges in deep-submicron processes and want to shape the backend methodology for AI infrastructure connectivity, this is your opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Physical Implementation & Execution

Be part of the founding Backend team in Israel, playing a critical role in establishing local execution culture and technical standards
Take full responsibility for physical implementation journey including Synthesis, Floorplanning, Place & Route, and Clock-Tree Synthesis (CTS)
Own macro-level implementation with deep hands-on experience in floorplanning and complex routing
Signoff & Design Integrity

Drive final stages of design integrity, owning Timing signoff (STA), Physical Verification (DRC/LVS), and Reliability analysis (EMIR)
Ensure first-pass silicon success through rigorous signoff flows and analysis
Apply Logic Equivalence Checking (LEC) and other verification techniques to guarantee design correctness
Methodology Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Participate in defining and refining Backend methodologies with autonomy to improve workflows and tool automation
Work closely with Architecture, Design, and DFT teams to navigate challenges of advanced process nodes and high-speed connectivity
Leverage scripting and automation to make engineering environment faster and more robust

As a Senior ASIC Design Engineer, you won't just build chips-you will be part of a team defining the next generation of AI infrastructure main components. The complex digital blocks under your micro-architecture and implementation responsibilities will power the world's largest AI clusters. You will own the journey from high-level definition through RTL implementation and backend support, transforming complex logic challenges into elegant, high-performance hardware. If you thrive on solving challenging problems in deep-submicron processes and want to contribute to the digital design foundation for AI infrastructure connectivity, this is your opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Design Ownership & Implementation

Own the journey from high-level definition through micro-architecture, coding, and debug to backend implementation support
Tackle complex logic challenges and transform them into elegant, high-performance hardware solutions
Serve as the point of contact for your logic blocks, interacting with Architecture, Verification, and Backend teams
Quality Assurance & Design Optimization

Utilize industry-leading EDA tools (Lint, CDC, Synthesis, Timing, Power) and in-house quality assurance tools to ensure designs are robust, scalable, and power-efficient
Apply design techniques to meet PPA (Power, Performance, Area) targets
Contribute to design quality through verification and validation activities
Methodology Innovation & Collaboration

Participate in design methodology improvements and tool automation initiatives
Leverage AI assistance tools and contribute to in-house automation development to make engineering workflows faster and smarter
Collaborate effectively across teams to ensure seamless integration

This is a highly visible role where you will own the physical design cycle at the partition, IP, and Chip levels-enabling us to produce fully functional "first silicon" designs. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? If you are ready to join the world's leading engineers and work with state-of-the-art design flows, come join our group.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for all phases of pre-silicon development, from initial definition to high-quality tape-out (Netlist to GDSII).
Lead block-level Place & Route (PnR), complex floor-planning, partitioning, and the creation of power domains and grid specifications.
Develop and validate high-performance, low-power clock network guidelines and distribution.
Drive static timing closure (STA), Physical Verification (DRC/LVS), and Electrical/Power analysis (EM, IR-Drop, Xtalk, and Noise).
Participate in establishing CAD and physical design methodologies for "correct-by-construction" designs and assist in flow development for chip integration.
Generate and implement ECOs to fix timing, noise, and EM/IR violations while meeting strict area and power constraints.
Work closely with logic design teams on SoC architecture and HDL (Verilog) to implement timing fixes and design optimizations.

the complexity of the chip has greatly increased over the years. we are now packing tens of billions of transistors in a chip to meet the growing computing demand in a footprint that is responsible to our environment. the company system -on-chip design group (socd) is looking for a top asic engineer with a curiosity about SOC design automation, rtl integration, chip build and assembly, and padring design and verification. you should have real passion for methodologies and automation solutions that enable SOC creation in the most optimized way.
in this position, you will get the opportunity to build complex networking chips and interact directly with unit-level asic, physical design, cad, package design, software, dft and other teams. 
what you'll be doing:
implement chip level design through collaboration with cross-functional teams (functional design, dft, design verification, system verification, sta, and physical design).
be exposed and work on a variety of functional and structural challenges. including functional debug, physical design readiness, emulation, resolve design quality issues.
daily work involves aspects of chip level design, including partitioning, cdc, rdc, trial synthesis, design quality checks
taking part in flows development and deployment.

Write and review micro-architecture specifications
Implement RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog) to meet timing, performance, and power requirements
Contribute to full chip integration, timing methodology, and analysis
Collaborate with verification engineers to resolve bugs and achieve coverage closure
Work with the physical design team to close timing and PnR issues
Support design methodology evolution and best practices
Perform debug, root-cause analysis, and post-silicon validation in the lab

the complexity of the chip has greatly increased over the years. we are now packing tens of billions of transistors in a chip to meet the growing computing demand in a footprint that is responsible to our environment. the company system -on-chip ( SOC ) group is looking for a top asic engineer with a curiosity about SOC design automation, rtl integration, chip build and assembly, and padring design and verification. you should have real passion for methodologies and automation solutions that enable SOC creation in the most optimized way.
in this position, you will get the opportunity to build complex networking chips and interact directly with unit-level asic, physical design, cad, package design, software, dft and other teams. 
what you'll be doing:
lead the end-to-end execution, tracking, and convergence of chip-level cdc and rdc for complex socs across all ips and partitions.
plan and orchestrate cdc/rdc signoff: define methodology, scopes, run plans, constraints, and acceptance criteria.
run and maintain cdc/rdc flows and rule decks, including multi-mode, multi-clock, and hierarchical signoff.
triage violations efficiently: root-cause to rtl, constraints, tool setup, or ip models; prioritize and drive fixes to closure with owners.
verify reset architecture and rdc robustness (reset domain intent, release sequencing, glitch detection, fanout).
author and review cdc/rdc constraints, waivers, and justifications; ensure auditability and signoff quality.
automate runs, report parsing, dashboards, and kpis for closure tracking using scripting and data tooling.
partner with rtl, dv, dft, sta, pd, and architecture to align fixes, manage ecos, and protect cdc/rdc quality during late design changes.
define and enforce signoff gates; communicate progress and risks with clear metrics and issue tracking.
continually improve methodology and training to prevent recurring cdc/rdc issues and accelerate convergence.

about the job
be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of our company's direct-to-consumer products. you'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.
as part of our server chip design team, you will use your asic design experience to be part of a team that creates the SOC vlsi design cycle from start to finish. you will collaborate closely with design and Verification engineers in active projects, creating architecture definitions with rtl coding, and running block level simulations.in this role, you will contribute in all phases of application-specific integrated circuit (asic) designs from design specification to production. you will collaborate with members of architecture, software, verification, power, timing, synthesis, etc. to specify and deliver high quality SOC /rtl. you will solve technical problems with innovative micro-architecture and practical logic solutions, and evaluate design options with complexity, performance, power and area in mind.the ml, systems, & cloud ai (msca) organization at our company designs, implements, and manages the hardware, software, Machine Learning, and systems infrastructure for all our company services (search, youtube, etc.) and our company cloud. our end users, cloud customers and the billions of people who use our company services around the world. we prioritize security, efficiency, and reliability across everything we do - from developing our latest tpus to running a global network, while driving towards shaping the future of hyperscale computing. our global impact spans software and hardware, including our company clouds vertex ai, the leading ai platform for bringing gemini models to enterprise customers.
responsibilities
define the block level design documents such as interface protocol, block diagram, transaction flow, pipeline, and more.
perform rtl development (e.g., coding and debug in verilog, systemverilog, vhdl), function/performance simulation debug, and lint/cdc/fv/upf checks.
participate in synthesis, timing/power, and fpga/silicon bring-up.
participate in TEST plan and coverage analysis of the block and SOC -level verification.
communicate and work with multi-disciplined and multi-site teams.