Full-Time

Principal ASIC Engineering Program Manager

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Astera Labs

Astera Labs

201-500 employees

Semiconductor connectivity solutions for AI infrastructure

Data & Analytics
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$160k - $240kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Santa Clara, CA, USA

Category
Project Management
Electrical Engineering
Hardware Engineering
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Atlassian
JIRA
SCRUM
Requirements
  • Bachelors’ or Masters’ Degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering
  • 5 or more years of relevant ASIC product experience in an electronics product or semiconductor company
  • Proficiency in ASIC development workflow including hands-on experience in one or more the following domains: Architecture, RTL/Analog design, Design Verification, Physical Design, Layout, post-silicon Validation/Characterization, Product or Test Engineering
  • Experience in solving technical problems in pre-silicon or post-silicon environment
  • 5 or more years of experience as an ASIC Program Manager, PMP certification is a plus
  • Program management and analytical skills, ability to organize information for internal and external consumption
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Atlassian Tools and JIRA Scrum Methodologies as well as using work breakdown structure to identify objectives and milestones
  • Able to motivate and energize teams and lead by influence in a matrixed organization
  • Able to take timely decisions with limited or incomplete information
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to keep calm and make progress in high stress situations
Responsibilities
  • Be the point of contact within Astera for all matters relating to ASIC programs
  • Own the on-time, on-spec, on-budget and with high-quality delivery of ASIC products from concept through production (architecture, RTL design, verification, physical design, tapeout, validation, customer evaluation, qualification, RTM)
  • Program planning, schedules, budgeting, risk assessment, resource planning and management, and tracking related program activities
  • Review, disposition and communicate changes in scope / schedule / expense
  • Conduct regular meetings to ensure cross-functional teams are clear on expectations and problem-solving actions are in place to address issues in a timely manner
  • Maintain adequate technical depth and managerial skill to address program and product issues
  • Be the champion of your programs and maintain management and key stakeholder alignment
  • Collaborate with the team to ensure customer expectations are exceeded
  • Actively contribute to organizational development and process improvement initiatives

Astera Labs provides semiconductor-based connectivity solutions aimed at improving the performance of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Their products, which include PCIe, CXL, and Ethernet solutions, are designed to facilitate high-speed data transfer, addressing the 'memory wall' issue that can limit computing performance. The company serves clients in the growing cloud AI market, including data centers and businesses that depend on AI and cloud applications. Unlike many competitors, Astera Labs has been recognized for its contributions to the semiconductor industry, being a finalist for the Global Semiconductor Alliance's Most Respected Private Semiconductor Company award. The goal of Astera Labs is to enhance the efficiency and speed of data transfer in modern computing environments, positioning itself as a leader in the semiconductor sector.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$200.8M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

28%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Astera Labs' relocation to San Jose triples its operational capacity and talent acquisition.
  • Strategic partnership with Nvidia enhances Astera Labs' credibility in AI and semiconductor markets.
  • Recent investments from major financial entities indicate strong investor confidence in growth.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid office expansion could lead to financial strain if growth in demand falters.
  • Foray into biotechnology may divert resources from core semiconductor business.
  • Reliance on Nvidia partnership poses risk if strategic focus shifts or partnership disrupts.

What makes Astera Labs unique

  • Astera Labs offers the industry's first PCIe 6 switch, Scorpio, for AI infrastructure.
  • The company focuses on overcoming the 'memory wall' in high-speed data transfer solutions.
  • Astera Labs integrates AI with biotechnology, diversifying beyond traditional semiconductor applications.

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