Design Verification Engineer (NCG)

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. We are looking for a NCG Verification Engineer to join our ASIC team working on the forefront of high-performance compute and networking standards in advanced CMOS process nodes. The ideal candidate will have an impeccable hardware engineering background with an emphasis on VLSI and/or computer architecture. We are looking for experience in design, verification, and validation of real-world systems.  Exposure to high-speed interfaces PCIE, DDR, HBM, Serdes technologies would be great to have. Above all, curiosity and ability to learn is a must. In this position you will be responsible for design and/or verification of blocks using leading edge methodology and tools. Basic qualifications: Pursuing BS or MS in EE/CS or related fields. Minimum GPA: 3.5 Hardware engineering background with an emphasis in VLSI or Computer Architecture. Exposure to Digital design or verification, VLSI design and circuits, Computer Architecture. Authorized to work in Toronto and start immediately. Required experience : Hands-on and knowledge of RTL design languages and tools including Verilog, System Verilog. Familiarity with verification methodologies like UVM, functional coverage, assertions. Familiarity with any of the scripting languages Python, Perl etc and hands-on experience in C/C++. Preferred experience: Real-world design and/or verification in Verilog/System Verilog. Knowledge of high-speed interfaces like PCIe, DDR, HBM, Serdes. 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.