Analog Mixed Signal Engineer

Astera Labs

San Jose +1 more

On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for recent graduates with advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering who possess hands-on experience in analog and mixed-signal IC design, and are interested in working in the connectivity domain in California.

Best fit for

Recent graduates with advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering and hands-on design experience in high-speed mixed-signal circuits
— “M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, preferably from a top-tier university.”
Candidates with internship experience in analog or mixed-signal IC design and knowledge of deep-submicron CMOS technologies
— “Exposure to deep-submicron CMOS technologies through coursework, research, projects, or internships.”

Things to consider

Candidates should be prepared for a technical and collaborative work environment with a focus on design and validation.
— “you will take ownership of meaningful work from the start while learning from experienced engineers and customer-facing technical leaders.”

How to stand out

Highlight your experience with PLLs, ADCs, and other high-speed mixed-signal building blocks on your resume.
— “high-speed mixed-signal building blocks such as ADCs, DACs, PLLs, transmitters, receivers, optical TIAs/drivers, and calibration circuits.”
Demonstrate your ability to debug and characterize circuits during interviews.
— “Exposure to silicon validation, lab characterization, and debugging is a plus.”
Showcase your proficiency in transistor-level design and device physics in your application materials.
— “Solid fundamentals in transistor-level design, device physics, feedback/stability analysis, noise analysis, mismatch, and jitter concepts.”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

design, simulation, verification, and characterization of high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits

Typical background

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering0-3 years of relevant industry, internship, or research experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Analog DesignMixed-signal IC DesignPllsDllsAdcsRegulatorsAmplifiersClocking CircuitsTransmittersReceiversIndustry-standard Design Tools

Preferred

RF IC DesignHigh-speed Mixed-signal Building BlocksOptical Tias/driversCalibration CircuitsPythonMatlabC/c++VerilogVerilog-aPCB DesignSilicon ValidationLab CharacterizationDebugging

Stack & domain

PythonMatlabC/c++VerilogVerilog-aCommunicationTeamworkPresentationDocumentationElectronicsAnalogMixed-signalRFIC Design

About the role

Original posting from Astera Labs via Greenhouse

Job Description
As an Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer, you will be part of a team developing high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for connectivity applications. Responsibilities include the design, simulation, verification, and characterization of circuit blocks such as PLLs, DLLs, ADCs, regulators, amplifiers, clocking circuits, transmitters, and receivers using industry-standard design tools.
Basic Qualifications
M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, preferably from a top-tier university.
0-3 years of relevant industry, internship, or research experience in analog, mixed-signal, or RF IC design.
Desired Experience
Hands-on internship experience in analog, mixed-signal, RF, or custom IC design is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of bias circuits, bandgaps, voltage/current references, amplifiers, comparators, clocking circuits, and data converters.
Solid fundamentals in transistor-level design, device physics, feedback/stability analysis, noise analysis, mismatch, and jitter concepts.
Familiarity with high-speed mixed-signal building blocks such as ADCs, DACs, PLLs, transmitters, receivers, optical TIAs/drivers, and calibration circuits.
Exposure to deep-submicron CMOS technologies through coursework, research, projects, or internships.
Experience with industry-standard circuit design and simulation tools.
Knowledge of optical, wireline, or RF communication systems is a plus.
Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, C/C++, Verilog, or Verilog-A is desirable.
Exposure to PCB design, silicon validation, lab characterization, and debugging is a plus.
Strong analytical, communication, teamwork, presentation, and documentation skills.
Why join us
As a new college graduate at Astera Labs, you will take ownership of meaningful work from the start while learning from experienced engineers and customer-facing technical leaders. You will gain broad exposure to how connectivity products move from architecture and evaluation through integration, validation, customer enablement, and deployment in AI infrastructure.
Compensation
Salary range is $165,000 to $180,000 depending on experience, and education level. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.
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.

Source: Astera Labs careers (Greenhouse)