Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
8+ years of program or project management experience in semiconductor or hardware development
Proven experience managing complex silicon or AMS/IP programs through tape-out and validation
Strong understanding of the ASIC/IC development lifecycle
Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills
Proficiency with program management tools like Microsoft Project
Responsibilities
Define and maintain end-to-end program schedules for AMS IP development
Manage critical path, milestones, and dependencies across various teams
Establish and track program metrics, budgets, and deliverables
Partner with design, systems, and operations teams to align priorities
Lead program reviews and communicate status, risks, and trade-offs
Identify and mitigate technical and schedule risks across programs
Drive continuous improvement of program management processes and tools
Benefits
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Incentives based on performance
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for professional development
Collaborative work environment in a high-growth company
Full Job Description
Principal Engineering Program Manager, (EPM)
Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite) Role Overview
As a Principal Engineering Program Manager on our Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS) team, you will drive the execution of the complex silicon programs that power Astera Labs' purpose-built connectivity solutions. You'll orchestrate multi-disciplinary teams - spanning circuit design, layout, verification, and silicon validation - to deliver high-performance AMS IP on schedule, on budget, and to spec.
This is a high-impact leadership role at a hyper-growth company defining the connectivity backbone of the AI era. You'll own program plans from concept through tape-out and silicon bring-up, surface and resolve cross-functional risks, and bring the operational rigor that turns ambitious engineering into products shipping at rack scale. Your ability to align stakeholders and keep fast-moving programs on track will be central to Astera's continued momentum. Key Responsibilities
Program Planning & Execution
Define, drive, and maintain end-to-end program schedules for AMS IP development, from specification through tape-out and validation
Manage critical path, milestones, and dependencies across circuit design, layout, verification, and silicon bring-up
Establish and track program metrics, budgets, and deliverables to ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes
Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner with AMS design, digital, systems, product, and operations teams to align priorities and resolve blockers
Lead program reviews, drive decision-making, and communicate status, risks, and trade-offs to leadership and stakeholders
Coordinate with external partners, foundries, and vendors on tape-out readiness and schedule commitments
Risk Management & Process Excellence
Proactively identify, quantify, and mitigate technical and schedule risks across concurrent programs
Drive continuous improvement of program management processes, tools, and best practices for AMS execution
Champion clear documentation, accountability, and operational discipline across the program lifecycle
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
8+ years of experience in program or project management within semiconductor, IC, or hardware development
Proven track record managing complex silicon or AMS/IP programs through tape-out and silicon validation
Strong understanding of the ASIC/IC development lifecycle, including design, verification, layout, and bring-up
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills
Proficiency with program management and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365)
Preferred Qualifications
MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Direct experience with analog/mixed-signal or high-speed connectivity programs
PMP certification or equivalent program management credential
Familiarity with foundry engagement, tape-out flows, and vendor/IP coordination
Ability to thrive and lead through ambiguity in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment
Salary range is $160,000 to $200,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.
About Astera Labs
Astera Labs is a semiconductor company that designs and develops purpose-built connectivity solutions for data-centric systems. The company's portfolio of products includes system-aware semiconductor integrated circuits (ICs), boards, and intellectual property (IP) that are used in data center servers, storage, and networking equipment. Astera Labs' products are designed to improve the performance, latency, and power consumption of data-centric systems. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
