Astera Labs
Principal EPM
$160K–$200K
San Jose, California, United States +1 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, California, United States
California - Experience
- 8+ years of experience in program or project management within semiconductor, IC, or hardware development.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
About the job
Leads cross-functional execution of analog/mixed-signal silicon programs from specification through tape-out, validation, and silicon bring-up.
What you'll do
- Define and manage program schedules, milestones, budgets, dependencies, and deliverables.
- Coordinate engineering teams and external partners; lead program reviews and communicate status, risks, and trade-offs.
- Identify and mitigate program risks and improve AMS program management processes.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 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.
- 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.
Pay
$160,000 to $200,000 USD base salary
Tools
Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365, ASIC/IC
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