Principal Engineering Program Manager (EPM)
Quick Summary
San Jose, CA (Onsite) Role Overview As a Principal Engineering Program Manager on our Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS) team,
Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com.
Responsibilities
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Define, drive, and maintain end-to-end program schedules for AMS IP development, from specification through tape-out and validation
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Manage critical path, milestones, and dependencies across circuit design, layout, verification, and silicon bring-up
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Establish and track program metrics, budgets, and deliverables to ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes
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Partner with AMS design, digital, systems, product, and operations teams to align priorities and resolve blockers
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Lead program reviews, drive decision-making, and communicate status, risks, and trade-offs to leadership and stakeholders
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Coordinate with external partners, foundries, and vendors on tape-out readiness and schedule commitments
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Proactively identify, quantify, and mitigate technical and schedule risks across concurrent programs
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Drive continuous improvement of program management processes, tools, and best practices for AMS execution
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Champion clear documentation, accountability, and operational discipline across the program lifecycle
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
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8+ years of experience in program or project management within semiconductor, IC, or hardware development
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Proven track record managing complex silicon or AMS/IP programs through tape-out and silicon validation
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Strong understanding of the ASIC/IC development lifecycle, including design, verification, layout, and bring-up
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Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills
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Proficiency with program management and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365)
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MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
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Direct experience with analog/mixed-signal or high-speed connectivity programs
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PMP certification or equivalent program management credential
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Familiarity with foundry engagement, tape-out flows, and vendor/IP coordination
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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.
We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- August 3, 2026
- First seen
- August 3, 2026
- Last seen
- August 3, 2026
Posting Health
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- 0
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- Trust Level
- 60%
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- August 3, 2026
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