SWEngineeringStudent

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com. Role Overview Astera Labs is establishing a strategic R&D center in Israel to drive the development of high-performance connectivity solutions that eliminate critical “data bottlenecks” and enable the future of AI at scale. As we expand our presence in Israel, we are seeking a motivated Software Engineering Student to join our founding local engineering team. This is a unique opportunity to kickstart your career in a cutting-edge semiconductor and systems company. Working alongside senior engineers, you will gain hands-on experience in developing software infrastructure, tools, and low-level systems that power next-generation hardware and AI platforms. If you are passionate about software, eager to learn, and thrive on solving complex engineering challenges, this role offers the perfect bridge between your academic studies and a high-impact career. Key Responsibilities Guided Implementation & Learning Partner with and learn from senior engineers to support the physical implementation journey, including synthesis, floorplanning, Place & Route (P&R), and Clock-Tree Synthesis (CTS) Assist in macro-level implementation and develop hands-on skills in complex layout routing Participate in deep-submicron proc