Sr. Director of Product Marketing
Role Overview
Astera Labs is seeking a Senior Director of Product Marketing to lead go-to-market strategy for our industry-leading fabric switch and memory controller solutions. This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of technology and market strategy, where you'll shape how the world's largest hyperscalers and AI infrastructure builders understand and adopt our connectivity products.
Key Responsibilities
Lead product strategy, positioning, and go-to-market strategy for fabric switch and controller product lines
Define and execute product launches that drive awareness, demand, and adoption with hyperscaler and enterprise customers
Develop compelling content including presentations, blogs, datasheets, and technical collateral
Own competitive analysis and market intelligence for fabric switch controller product lines
Identify market trends, customer needs, and emerging opportunities in AI infrastructure connectivity
Translate market insights into actionable product and positioning recommendations
Partner with engineering to deeply understand product capabilities and drive roadmap
Enable sales teams with training, tools, and competitive positioning to win strategic accounts
Collaborate with executive leadership to align product marketing initiatives with corporate strategy
Build and mentor a high-performing product marketing team
Serve as a technical spokesperson at industry events, customer meetings, and analyst briefings
Drive alignment across marketing, product, and sales organizations
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
12+ years of experience in product marketing, product management, or technical marketing roles
Demonstrated experience with PCIe technology or high-speed switching/interconnect products
Strong understanding of semiconductor products and silicon development lifecycle
Proven track record of leading successful product launches in the data center or infrastructure market
Experience presenting to and influencing technical audiences including engineers and architects
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or Master's degree in a technical discipline
Experience marketing to hyperscaler and enterprise customers (AWS, Google, Microsoft, Meta, etc.)
Familiarity with high speed connectivity protocols, such as UALink, PCIe, and CXL
Background in AI/ML infrastructure or data center architecture
Experience building and leading product marketing teams at high-growth technology companies
Strong executive presence and public speaking skills for industry events and analyst engagements
Pay
Salary range is $240,000 to $300,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.
About the Role
We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.