Principal Engineering Program Manager (EPM)

Principal Engineering Program Manager, (EPM)

Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)

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. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.