Principal EPM

Astera Labs•San Jose, CA

1d•$160,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Principal Engineering Program Manager on Astera Labs’ Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS) team, you will drive execution of complex silicon programs that support the company’s connectivity solutions. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams across circuit design, layout, verification, and silicon validation to deliver high-performance AMS IP on schedule, within budget, and to specification. You will own program plans from concept through tape-out and silicon bring-up, identify and resolve cross-functional risks, and help maintain operational rigor across fast-moving engineering programs. The role involves aligning stakeholders and keeping programs on track as the company develops connectivity products for AI infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 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, such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft 365.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree 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.

Responsibilities

Define, drive, and maintain end-to-end AMS IP program schedules from specification through tape-out and validation.
Manage critical paths, milestones, and dependencies across circuit design, layout, verification, and silicon bring-up.
Establish and track program metrics, budgets, and deliverables.
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.
Identify, quantify, and mitigate technical and schedule risks across concurrent programs.
Improve program management processes, tools, and best practices for AMS execution.
Promote clear documentation, accountability, and operational discipline across the program lifecycle.