Principal Engineering Program Manager (EPM)

Role Overview

As a Principal Engineering Program Manager on our Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS) team, you will drive the execution of the complex silicon programs that power Astera Labs' purpose-built connectivity solutions. You'll orchestrate multi-disciplinary teams — spanning circuit design, layout, verification, and silicon validation — to deliver high-performance AMS IP on schedule, on budget, and to spec.

This is a high-impact leadership role at a hyper-growth company defining the connectivity backbone of the AI era. You'll own program plans from concept through tape-out and silicon bring-up, surface and resolve cross-functional risks, and bring the operational rigor that turns ambitious engineering into products shipping at rack scale. Your ability to align stakeholders and keep fast-moving programs on track will be central to Astera's continued momentum.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Planning & Execution
  • Define, drive, and maintain end-to-end program schedules for AMS IP development, from specification through tape-out and validation
  • Manage critical path, milestones, and dependencies across circuit design, layout, verification, and silicon bring-up
  • Establish and track program metrics, budgets, and deliverables to ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  • 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
• Risk Management & Process Excellence
  • Proactively identify, quantify, and mitigate technical and schedule risks across concurrent programs
  • Drive continuous improvement of program management processes, tools, and best practices for AMS execution
  • Champion clear documentation, accountability, and operational discipline across the program lifecycle

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• 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 (e.g., Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365)

Preferred Qualifications

• MS 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

Salary range is $160,000 to $200,000 depending on experience, level, and business need.