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 up-to-date 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.

Director, Physical Design

Location: Hyderabad, India

About Astera Labs

Astera Labs is a global leader in purpose-built connectivity solutions for AI and cloud infrastructure. Our semiconductor products power the world's leading cloud service providers, hyperscalers, and server OEMs.



As we scale our next-generation ASIC programs, we are building a world-class Physical Design team in Hyderabad to drive silicon success from RTL to GDSII.

Role Overview

Astera Labs is seeking a Director, Physical Design to lead and grow our Physical Design function in Hyderabad. This is a senior leadership role responsible for building and managing a high-performing PD team, driving physical implementation of complex, high-speed connectivity ASICs, and establishing best-in-class design methodology and flows.

The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise in full-chip physical design at advanced nodes, a proven track record of successful tapeouts, and the leadership ability to scale a team and deliver results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role will work closely with global PD, RTL, DV, DFT, and packaging teams to ensure first-pass silicon success.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Building

📌 Director, Physical Design (Hyderabad)
🏢 Astera Labs
📍 Hyderabad