Principal EPM

The role

You will drive the execution of complex silicon programs for the Analog/Mixed-Signal team. You will orchestrate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-performance AMS IP on schedule, on budget, and to spec.

What you will do

• Define, drive, and maintain end-to-end program schedules for AMS IP development
• Manage critical path, 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
• 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

Required 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)

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• discretionary bonus
• incentives
• benefits

About the company

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. The company's Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates semiconductor-based technologies with the COSMOS software suite.