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Principal ASIC Engineering Program Manager

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Astera Labs

Astera Labs

201-500 employees

Provides semiconductor connectivity solutions for AI

Hardware
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$160k - $240kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Santa Clara, CA, USA

Category
Embedded Systems Engineering
Microelectronics Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Atlassian
Management
JIRA
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 that improve 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 challenges like the 'memory wall' 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 GSA 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

$739.4M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

39%

2 year growth

351%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into India signifies Astera Labs' commitment to global growth and market penetration.
  • The appointment of industry veterans like Nicholas Aberle and Bethany Mayer strengthens their strategic and operational leadership.
  • Astera Labs' IPO success and stock performance highlight strong market confidence and potential for financial growth.

What critics are saying

  • The semiconductor industry is highly competitive, with rapid technological advancements posing constant challenges.
  • Market unpredictability, as seen with other companies delaying IPOs, could impact Astera Labs' financial strategies.

What makes Astera Labs unique

  • Astera Labs focuses on overcoming the 'memory wall' issue, a critical bottleneck in high-performance computing, setting it apart from other semiconductor companies.
  • Their end-to-end PCIe optical connectivity solution for GPU clusters is a pioneering innovation in AI and cloud infrastructure.
  • Recognition as a finalist for the GSA Most Respected Private Semiconductor Company award underscores their industry leadership and credibility.