Senior Principal Engineering Program Manager
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Salary$205k – $250k
LocationSan Jose, California, United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentProgram Management
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedApr 22, 2026 · 6mo ago
Verified live3d ago
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BS or MS in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering
10+ years of ASIC product development experience in a semiconductor environment
Strong understanding of ASIC development flows, with hands-on experience in RTL, DSP, or Physical Design
Experience delivering ASICs in advanced nodes (<10nm)
Proven ability to lead in a matrixed, high-pressure environment
Strong program management skills; familiarity with MS Project, Jira, Atlassian tools, Scrum/WBS
5 or more years of experience as an ASIC Program Manager
Experience with PCIe, memory, or high-speed data communication ASICs
Skills
MS Project
Jira
Atlassian
Scrum
WBS
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Incentives
Benefits
About the company
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.
Role Overview
Astera Labs is looking for a Senior Principal Engineering Program Manager to lead end-to-end execution of advanced-node ASIC products from concept through production. This is a high-visibility role with direct accountability for delivering revenue-critical silicon on time, on spec, and at scale.
Key Responsibilities
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Program Ownership & Execution
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Own full ASIC lifecycle execution: architecture, RTL, verification, physical design, tapeout, validation, customer sampling, qualification, and RTM
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Serve as the single point of ownership for assigned ASIC programs
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Drive program planning, schedules, budgets, resources, and risk management
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Cross-Functional Leadership & Issue Resolution
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Lead cross-functional teams across design, validation, product, test, firmware, software, and operations
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Resolve complex pre-silicon and post-silicon issues through strong technical judgment
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Stakeholder Management & Alignment
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Manage scope, schedule, and cost trade-offs and communicate clearly with executives and stakeholders
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Champion program execution while aligning engineering delivery with business and customer goals
Basic Qualifications
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BS or MS in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering
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10+ years of ASIC product development experience in a semiconductor environment
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Strong understanding of ASIC development flows, with hands-on experience in RTL, DSP, or Physical Design
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Experience delivering ASICs in advanced nodes (<10nm)
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Proven ability to lead in a matrixed, high-pressure environment
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Strong program management skills; familiarity with MS Project, Jira, Atlassian tools, Scrum/WBS
Preferred Qualifications
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5 or more years of experience as an ASIC Program Manager
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Experience with PCIe, memory, or high-speed data communication ASICs
Benefits
Salary range is $205,000 to $250,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role is eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.
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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.