Principal Product Manager, Astera Labs

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in product management, applications engineering, or technical product roles within the semiconductor industry
• Deep understanding of high-speed protocols (PCIe, Ethernet, CXL) and system architectures used in cloud and AI infrastructure
• Proven track record of defining and launching successful semiconductor products
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and business audiences
• Willingness to travel for customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows

Desirable

• Astera Labs is at the center of the AI infrastructure revolution, and our Smart Cable Modules are critical to enabling the high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity that next-generation data centers demand
• We're looking for a Principal Product Manager to own and drive this exciting product portfolio—working directly with hyperscalers and AI platform providers to define solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible
• In this role, you'll be the connective tissue between our customers, engineering teams, and go-to-market functions
• You'll translate complex customer requirements into differentiated products, guide development from concept through launch, and help secure design wins with the world's most demanding infrastructure builders
• This is a high-visibility, high-impact opportunity to shape products that will power the future of AI and cloud computing
• Define detailed product requirements for Smart Cable Modules, prioritizing features, enhancements, and bug fixes based on business goals and customer feedback
• Translate market trends and customer insights into a compelling product roadmap
• Drive competitive differentiation through deep understanding of PCIe, Ethernet, and system architectures
• Serve as the primary technical product interface with lighthouse customers, translating their needs into actionable product requirements
• Secure and support new design wins throughout the product lifecycle
• Build strong relationships with hyperscalers and AI platform providers to ensure Astera Labs remains their connectivity partner of choice
• Collaborate with engineering to drive products from ideation through launch, ensuring on-time delivery of competitive solutions
• Partner with product marketing on go-to-market planning, sales enablement, competitive analysis, and product positioning
• Work across Astera Labs functions to align priorities and drive consensus in a fast-paced environment