SW Engineering Student

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 process challenges under close professional mentorship

Software Quality & Reliability

Assist in developing test frameworks, automation tools, and validation environments

Support debugging and root-cause analysis of software and system-level issues

Learn and apply best practices for code quality, testing, and maintainability

Contribute to ensuring robust and reliable software releases

Automation & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Develop scripts and tools to automate workflows and improve team productivity

Collaborate with hardware, architecture, validation, and system teams to understand end-to-end product behavior

Participate actively in technical discussions and team meetings

Gain exposure to the interaction between software and hardware in high-performance systems

Basic Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Strong foundation in programming and computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, operating systems)

Experience with one or more programming languages such as C/C++ / Python / Java

Familiarity with scripting tools (Python, Bash, etc.)

Ability to work at least 2 days per week at our Haifa/Tel Aviv Center

Strong problem-solving skills and a "can-do" attitude

Fluent in Hebrew and English with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in a software development student role or a significant academic/personal project

Experience with systems programming, embedded software, or low-level development

Familiarity with Linux environments, debugging tools, or networking concepts

Exposure to software testing, CI/CD, or automation frameworks

Fast learner with a proactive mindset and a passion for deep-tech and infrastructure

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.

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