Silicon Technical Program Manager

Role Overview

Astera Labs is establishing a strategic R&D center in Israel to drive the development of complex semiconductor chips that solve the critical 'data bottlenecks' enabling the future of AI at scale. As we expand our presence in Israel, we're seeking a visionary Silicon Technical Program Manager to help build our local engineering powerhouse from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to take on meaningful product ownership in a new site, leading the physical implementation strategy for chips that power the world's largest AI clusters.

As an Technical Program Manager, you will be the key architect of our silicon’s operational reality. You won’t just track timelines - you will help establish our local execution culture and technical standards, owning the cross-functional journey of transforming complex logic into high-performance silicon.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and manage ASIC development and subsystems from concept through to production in collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
• Provide hands-on program management throughout the full development cycle of silicon and firmware, including concept, design, development, fabrication, validation, and production release.
• Work closely with the software, hardware, and architecture teams to align with product requirements and ensure all constraints are met.
• Lead process improvements across multiple teams and functions to drive better collaboration and efficiency.
• Independently manage complex projects with minimal supervision, ensuring timelines and milestones are met.
• Deliver high-quality ASIC solutions products while collaborating with product management and architecture teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in ASIC development and 3+ years in Program or Product Management or Technical/Engineering management
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage projects from technical details to the big picture
• Experience in managing ASIC design flow, RTL, synthesis, functional verification, and physical layout
• Experience in pre-silicon testing (Emulation, FPGA) and post-silicon validation is preferred
• Excel in interpersonal communication, relationship building, and collaboration within cross-functional teams
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills, and are capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Networking technologies and concepts
• Excellent strategic planning and communication skills, with a self-motivated focus on execution