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Astera Labs

Posted 23 Sep 2026

Principal Logic Design Engineer - UALink IP/Subsystem

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Team
Design Engineering CCE2
Posted
23 Sep 2026

About the role

Principal Logic Design Engineer – UALink IP/Subsystem

Experience

10–15 years

Job Summary

We are looking for a Principal Logic Design Engineer with strong expertise in high-performance interconnect and SoC/IP design to lead RTL and microarchitecture development for UALink-based IP/subsystems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture and RTL development for UALink IP/subsystems.
  • Translate protocol and system requirements into scalable hardware architecture.
  • Design high-bandwidth, low-latency data paths and control logic.
  • Develop robust mechanisms for flow control, ordering, buffering, arbitration, error handling, and reliability.
  • Define interfaces between UALink and other SoC/interconnect components.
  • Develop and review SystemVerilog RTL.
  • Drive design optimization for performance, power, area, and latency.
  • Work closely with verification, physical design, SoC integration, and firmware teams.
  • Review design specifications and contribute to architectural decisions.
  • Debug complex simulation and integration issues.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Required Skills

  • Strong experience in RTL and microarchitecture development.
  • Experience with high-speed interconnects and/or coherent fabrics.
  • Strong understanding of computer architecture, networking/interconnect concepts, and data movement.
  • Proficiency in SystemVerilog/Verilog.
  • Strong understanding of CDC, reset architecture, performance, and hardware design methodology.

Preferred

  • Direct UALink experience.
  • Experience with PCIe, CXL, CCIX, CHI, Ethernet, or similar protocols.
  • Experience in AI/accelerator or high-performance compute systems.

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