Principal Product Manager - Smart Cable Modules

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience working directly with hyperscalers or large cloud infrastructure providers
• Background in cable modules, retimers, or high-speed connectivity products
• Experience driving products through full lifecycle from concept to high-volume production
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with ability to translate customer pain points into competitive products
• Experience speaking Mandarin

Pay

Salary range is $158,400 to $220,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.

Benefits

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