The EPM for Ethernet AEC Products leads cross-functional execution required for development, qualification, NPI, RTM (release to manufacturing) and sustaining phase of Astera Labs’ Ethernet AEC products. This is a high-impact position that is directly responsible for successful execution of critical revenue goals.

Based in Santa Clara, this position requires an in-person presence, offering a unique opportunity to impact our global operations directly.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the single point of contact within Astera for all matters relating to Ethernet AEC programs including ASIC (Silicon + Firmware), Software, Boards and AEC Cables.
• Own the delivery of Ethernet AEC products from concept through production and lead sustaining phase activities:
  • Align activities across various disciplines to ensure customer needs are met
  • ASIC pre-silicon: architecture, RTL design, verification, physical design, packaging, tape-out
  • ASIC post-silicon: validation, wafer & package-level test, reliability (qual)
  • Board: spec, design, build qty. planning, EVT/DVT/PVT
  • AEC cable: spec, design, build qty. planning, EVT/DVT/PVT, customer qualification, ramp
  • FW release roadmap and delivery to customers, prioritization of feedback/issues
• Maintain adequate technical depth and managerial skill to address program and product issues
• Program planning, schedules, budgeting, risk assessment, resource planning and management, and tracking related program activities
• Manage multiple parallel threads of execution while clearly identifying and tracking dependencies
• Identify risks and bottlenecks and actively work on resolving them
• 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
• Be the champion of your programs and maintain management and key stakeholder alignment
• Actively contribute to organizational development and process improvement initiatives

Job Requirements

• Bachelors’ or Masters’ Degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering
• 15 or more years of relevant ASIC, Firmware or Hardware product experience at an electronics product / semiconductor company
• Hands-on experience in development of ASICs, hardware and/or firmware for Ethernet products
• Knowledge of modern datacenter interconnect technologies such as Ethernet, InfiniBand and PCIe is a plus
• Experience in solving technical problems in pre-silicon or post-silicon environment
• 8 or more years of experience as a Technical/Engineering Program Manager, PMP certification is a plus
• Experience building new ASIC and/or Hardware products in advanced technology nodes (< 10 nm)
• Technical appreciation of ASIC and hardware engineering flows (front end and backend development processes, product and test engineering, char and validation, hardware/firmware/software design)
• Program management and analytical skills, ability to organize information for internal and external consumption.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Expert knowledge with Atlassian Tools and JIRA Scrum Methodologies as well as using work breakdown structure to identify objectives and milestones.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and other program management tools
• 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
• Ability to travel to Astera Labs’ and manufacturing sites as required

The base salary range is $160,000 - $240,000. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.