לוח משרות דרושים ASIC / VLSI בחיפה וסביבתה

We are looking for highly motivated engineers who love the challenges and the opportunity of a small company.
Join us and be a part of a small and dynamic team, which revolutionizes the parallel processor architecture.

we are looking for a VLSI Design Engineer.

This position can be located in Haifa or Hod HaSharon
Be part of a team responsible for designing the next generation of mobile devices. The position includes responsibility for system analysis and SW/HW architecture design for high-speed and low-power interfaces, networking algorithms, or audio processing. This job requires a collaboration with multiple engineering teams in various geographical locations to define requirements, interfaces, interaction between SW and HW blocks, performance analysis, and more.

we are looking for forward-thinking, self-motivated engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments and "crisis times." Beyond technical excellence, successful candidates are:
Intrinsically, see the importance of every detail in "elegant solutions."
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work across diverse functional areas.
Schedule-driven with a desire to solve challenges that have never been solved before.
Responsibilities
Micro-Architecture & RTL: Design and implement high-quality, power-efficient RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog) from block-level to sub-system levels.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Architecture, Algorithm, Software, and Physical Design (PD) teams to translate product requirements into GDS-ready silicon.
Front-End Flow Management: Take ownership of "correct-by-construction" design tasks, including Synthesis, Lint, CDC/RDC (Clock/Reset Domain Crossing), and STA (Static Timing Analysis).
Verification Support: Work closely with Design Verification (DV) and Formal Verification teams to define coverage requirements, develop testbenches, and debug functional/performance issues.
Post-Silicon & Validation: Support pre-silicon emulation (FPGA, Palladium) and post-silicon validation in lab environments to ensure spec compliance.

In this role, you can lead our teams to deliver fully functional "first silicon" IP designs, from defining initial constraints through high-quality tape-out. You will have the rare and rewarding privilege of crafting upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of customers every single day.
Responsibilities
Own the entire IP-level netlist generation and timing convergence journey, from synthesis and UPF power intent to final sign-off.
Architect and manage complex timing constraints (SDC) for both standard and custom designs, ensuring sign-off quality from day one.
Drive Full Chip and block-level timing/noise convergence, including hierarchical timing flows and power optimizations.
Collaborate closely with RTL designers to understand clock architecture, DFT teams on mode constraints, and PNR teams to achieve flawless physical convergence.
Develop and support automated block and chip-level sign-off flows, working with CAD teams to shape cutting-edge methodologies that eliminate pessimism and accelerate convergence.
Perform deep-dive signal integrity (SI) and noise analysis, drive custom IP integration, and generate block-level budgets to ensure correlation with the Full Chip.

As a Design Verification Manager for the IP Group, you will lead a focused team responsible for the quality and reliability of our critical IP blocks. You will steer the IP verification roadmap, oversee the development of complex testbenches, and ensure our next-generation AI silicon meets the highest standards. Leading a team of talented engineers, you will tackle challenges at the unit and sub-system levels, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-performance hardware for the worlds largest AI clusters.

Key Responsibilities



Lead and mentor a team of design verification engineers, defining the technical roadmap and methodology for ASIC verification across unit and IP/sub-system levels
Drive the creation and execution of comprehensive design verification plans, ensuring all functional requirements are met on schedule for complex digital IPs
Oversee the architecture and maintenance of block-level verification strategies, heavily utilizing SV-UVM, alongside Formal Verification where applicable
Define functional coverage goals and quality metrics, driving the IP team toward 100% verification closure and sign-off
Partner closely with IP Design and Architecture teams to align on specifications, root-cause complex bugs, and optimize the IP development cycle

As the Physical Design Chip Top Expert you will be a Key member of our PD Team in Israel R&D center. You will run PD execution of SoC Top level for chips that drive the worlds largest AI clusters. As PD Top Level Lead, you will own all PD disciplines of the Chip and own the T.O GDS that meet the chip signoff Criteria (Timing, LVS, EMIR, DRC, PV etc. ) ensuring our silicon meets the extreme performance, power, and area (PPA) targets required for AI scale.

Key Responsibilities

SoC Top level Ownership and oversee the Chip convergence.
Take full ownership of Top Level physical implementation, including floor planning, P&R, CTS, Power/Clock distribution, Power integrity and Timing/Physical signoff
Work closely with the Architecture, Design, DFT, and Product teams to achieve optimal Power Performance Area (PPA). This involves conducting feasibility studies for new architectures and optimizing runs to ensure the best Quality of Results (QoR)
Address complex signal integrity, thermal, and power challenges inherent in high-speed connectivity silicon
Work Closely with Package team on Bump map to Ballout taking into consideration all Signal integrity aspects

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 Principal/ Senior Principal ASIC Architect, you will be the blueprint creator for the future of AI infrastructure. You won't just follow specifications-you will lead the definition and execution of next-generation ASIC solutions targeting hyperscale data centers. From analyzing market requirements to guiding products through their entire lifecycle, your influence will be etched into the silicon that enables the next era of scale-up and scale-out connectivity. If you thrive on solving complex, unnamed challenges and want to shape the architectural foundation of AI infrastructure connectivity, this is your opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Definition & Strategy

Lead the architectural definition of next-generation ASICs, translating complex market requirements into elegant, high-performance hardware specifications
Drive technical decision-making that balances power, performance, area, and cost (PPAC) to maintain competitive edge in the hyperscale ecosystem
Leverage deep domain expertise to integrate industry standards (Ethernet, UALink, PCIe) into cohesive systems solving demanding AI infrastructure challenges
Product Lifecycle Ownership

Own the architectural journey from initial concept through design, implementation, tapeout, and mass production
Ensure final products deliver on performance promises and meet hyperscaler requirements
Drive architectural exploration and performance modeling to validate design decisions
Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Act as the technical North Star for the engineering organization in Israel
Collaborate across Architecture, Design, Verification, DFT, and Backend teams to ensure seamless execution
Influence and align cross-functional teams around unified technical vision through strong communication and leadership

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

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

we're seeking a highly skilled Static Timing Analysis (STA) Engineer to join our local engineering powerhouse from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity to take on meaningful technical ownership in a new site, executing the sign-off methodology for chips that power the world's most advanced AI clusters. As an STA Engineer, you will be deeply involved in the STA activities from chip partition and time budgeting through to final sign-off. You will bridge the gap between Architecture, Design, DFT, and Physical Design to ensure our high-performance silicon meets the aggressive timing targets required for next-generation connectivity.

Key Responsibilities


Execute the STA flow and sign-off methodologies, ensuring our products meet rigorous timing criteria for the most demanding data center environments
Collaborate closely with Architecture, Design, DFT, and Backend teams, participating in timing reviews and working with block owners to navigate the path to sign-off convergence
Develop, optimize, and manage complex SDC constraints, ensuring they are accurate and robust across multi-scenario environments
Analyze and resolve challenges related to cross-chip clock distribution networks and apply sophisticated margining techniques to ensure robust silicon across all process corners
Participate in design methodology improvements and tool automation, utilizing both industry-standard EDA tools and custom scripts to make our sign-off process faster and more efficient

You'll handle all aspects of chip design, including Definition, Physical Synthesis, Place and Route, Optimization, Timing Closure, Design Floor Planning.

You'll be joining our Physical Design team within Silicon One, which is responsible for the entire backend methodology and flow development from RTL to GDS. This is a critical part of the group leading the development of high-quality VLSI designs.

Our Backend Engineers handle all aspects of chip design, including Definition, Physical Synthesis, Place and Route, Optimization, Timing Closure, Design Floor Planning.

You will be the tech lead for CAD within the team, leveraging your extensive backend and physical design experience to drive the development, optimization, and innovation of CAD methodologies and tools, ensuring the highest quality and efficiency in our chip design flows from RTL to GDS.

We demonstrate the latest silicon technologies and processes to build the largest-scale and most complex devices, pushing the boundaries of feasibility.

You'll be joining our Physical Design team within Silicon One, which is responsible for the entire backend methodology and flow development from RTL to GDS. This is a critical part of the group leading the development of high-quality VLSI designs.

Our Backend Engineers handle all aspects of chip design, including Definition, Physical Synthesis, Place and Route, Optimization, Timing Closure, Design Floor Planning.

You will be leveraging your backend and physical design experience to drive the development, optimization, and innovation of CAD methodologies and tools, ensuring the highest quality and efficiency in our chip design flows from RTL to GDS.