Analog Mixed-Signal Design Engineer (NCG - PhD Grad)

Astera Labs is seeking an Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer to design sophisticated advanced node CMOS products. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering, with experience in designing high-speed mixed-signal circuits and a deep understanding of analog circuits.

Requirements

• Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering
• Master's or PhD degree in EE from a top-tier university
• 2+ years of experience in complex analog IC designs
• Hands-on experience in designing high-speed mixed-signal 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)
• Solid fundamentals in detailed transistor-level design, feedback/stability analysis, and noise/jitter analysis
• Knowledge of TIA design and drivers for optical applications
• Experience in RFIC design for wireless or wireline communication systems
• 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