Astera Labs is a global leader in purpose-built connectivity solutions that unlock the full potential of AI and cloud infrastructure. Our Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates PCIe®, CXL®, and Ethernet semiconductor-based solutions and the COSMOS software suite of system management and optimization tools to deliver a software-defined architecture that is both scalable and customizable. Inspired by trusted relationships with hyperscalers and the data center ecosystem, we are an innovation leader delivering products that are flexible and interoperable. Discover how we are transforming modern data-driven applications at www.asteralabs.com.
As an Astera Labs’ Senior DFT (Design For Test) Engineer, you will be part of the DFT Design team that develops the next generation of Astera Labs’ connectivity products that support the world’s leading cloud service providers and server and networking OEMs. In this role, you will have exposure to the full product life-cycle, from definition to mass production to end of life of the products. You will be working closely with all engineering teams, physical design and functions like back-end testing, manufacturing, defect, and reliability analysis. This employee must be team oriented with a focus on solving problems in a collaborative manner between multiple engineering teams.
Basic qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in a semiconductor company as a DFT engineer
Required experience:
- Chip design, Verilog and System Verilog
- Verification, UVM methodology
- ATPG tools
- Scan insertion tools
- Gate-level simulations
- Static timing analysis
- Scripting (Perl/Tcl)
- Familiarity with ATE
- Hands-on expertise with commercial test generation tools for large complex designs
- Strong fundamental knowledge of DFT techniques include JTAG, ATPG, test pattern translation, yield learning, logic diagnosis, scan compression
- Experience running test compression software
- Experience using the Mentor Tessent or synopsys DFT Max and Tetramax tools
Preferred experience:
- Experience with defining and implementing SOC level verification on large designs.
- Working with 93k Tester
- Experience with IEEE 1500 Standard or IEEE 1687 standard and MBIST, LBIST
The base salary range is $120,000.00 – $170,000.00. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.
We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.
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Astera Labs Inc., a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley, is a leader in purpose-built connectivity solutions for data-centric systems throughout the data center.
Partnering with leading processor vendors, cloud service providers, seasoned investors, and world-class manufacturing companies, Astera Labs is helping customers remove performance bottlenecks in data-intensive systems that are limiting the true potential of applications such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.
The company’s product portfolio includes system-aware semiconductor integrated circuits, boards, and services to enable robust CXL, PCIe, and Ethernet connectivity.
