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IP Design Director

Astera Labs, Inc.
Posted a month ago

LOCATION

Bengaluru · Onsite

EXPERIENCE

15+ Years

SKILLS REQUIRED

RTL DesignASIC SynthesisTiming ClosureUVM VerificationSoC IntegrationSystemverilogPCIe Protocol

Job description

Overview

IP Design Director role focused on developing high-performance digital/SoC connectivity solutions, from RTL and integration through verification and silicon bring-up.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement high-performance digital solutions including RTL development and synthesis.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on IP integration for processor IPs and peripherals.
  • Own block-level and full-chip designs from architecture through GDS at nodes ≤ 16nm.
  • Ensure timing closure, assess verification completeness, and oversee pre- and post-silicon debug.
  • Use Synopsys/Cadence tools and UVM-based verification flows to target first-pass silicon success.
  • Implement peripherals and support processor boot process with boot firmware in mind.

What you'll need

  • Bachelor’s in Electronics/Electrical engineering (Master's preferred).
  • Minimum 15+ years of digital design experience focused on processor/peripherals/full chip implementation.
  • Proven expertise in RTL development, synthesis, and timing closure.
  • Experience with front-end design, gate-level simulations, and design verification across ASIC T/O cycles.
  • Hands-on processor IP experience (ARM/ARC).
  • Experience with PCIe is a must.
  • Proficiency in System Verilog/Verilog and scripting (Python/Perl).

Nice to have

  • Experience with secure boot and security mechanisms like authentication and attestation.
  • System-level design knowledge with ARM/ARC/RISC-V processor sub-systems.
  • Knowledge of PAD design, DFT, and floor planning.
  • Experience with synthesis and timing closure.
  • Experience with NIC, switch, or storage product development.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD environment workflows for design and verification.

Details

  • Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

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IP Design Director