Design Verification Intern

Astera Labs is a global leader delivering semiconductor-based connectivity solutions purpose-built to unleash the full potential of intelligent data infrastructure at cloud-scale. Our class-defining first-to-market products based on PCIe, CXL, and Ethernet technologies deliver critical connectivity for high-value artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Our focus on customer-driven product definition and commitment to design solutions in the cloud, for the cloud, results in breakthrough execution and scale for our customers. We are headquartered in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley, with R&D centers and offices in Taiwan, China, Vancouver and Toronto, Canada, and Haifa, Israel. Join Astera Lab’s ASIC team as Design Verification Co-Op working on the forefront of high-performance compute and networking standards in advanced CMOS process nodes. The ideal candidate will be passionate about silicon engineering with a background in VLSI and/or computer architecture. In this position you will be responsible for design and/or verification of blocks using leading edge methodology and tools. Basic qualifications: Completed 3 rd year of study, minimum GPA: 3.5 Strong academics and technical background in either Computer Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Authorized to work in Canada and start immediately. Required experience : Courses/Projects in digital logic, programming languages, computer architecture. Hands-on and knowledge of RTL design languages and tools including Verilog, System Verilog. Familiarity with any of the scripting languages Python, Perl, etc. and hands-on experience in C/C++. Detailed oriented with strong analytics and debugging skills. Preferred experience: Knowledge of high-speed interfaces like PCIe, DDR, HBM, Serdes. Knowledge of communication interfaces like SPI, I2C, JTAG. Courses in digital communications and computer networks. System Verilog test bench(UVM) Familiarity with Synopsys EDA tools. 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.