Astera Labs
Technology
AVP,AEC/SCMHardwareEngineeringLead
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“AVP, AEC/SCM Hardware Engineering Lead at Astera Labs. Skills: High-speed product development, Technology strategy, Interconnect solutions. Lead cross-functional engineering teams. Drive R&D for high-speed electrical interconnect technologies”
What You'll Achieve.
Differentiated technology roadmap; Efficient execution of new product development; Successful launch of reliable products; Successful launch of high-performance products
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience leading engineering development for high-speed electrical interconnect products, Significant experience with cable manufacturing, Background in R&D, product development, and technology strategy, Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders, Deep understanding of product quality, Deep understanding of reliability, Deep understanding of manufacturability, Deep understanding of validation processes, Ability to make technical decisions, Ability to make business decisions, Experience with overseas contract manufacturers
Nice to Have
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Advanced degree in a related field, Experience with optical products, Experience with optical interconnect technologies, Mandarin language proficiency
What You'll Do.
Lead cross-functional engineering teams
Drive R&D for high-speed electrical interconnect technologies
Drive new product development for high-speed electrical interconnect
Define technology roadmap
Manage technology roadmap
Oversee products through full lifecycle
Collaborate with Signal Integrity teams
Collaborate with NPI teams
Collaborate with QA teams
Collaborate with validation teams
Collaborate with manufacturing teams
Make technical decisions
Make business decisions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multidisciplinary teams; Cross-functional stakeholders; Product teams; Operations teams; Manufacturing teams; Customer-facing teams
Process & Methodology
Program management
Full Job Description
Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com. AVP, AEC/SCM Hardware Engineering Lead We are seeking a highly experienced leader to drive high-speed product development and technology strategy across a portfolio of advanced interconnect solutions. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise with strong cross-functional leadership, deep familiarity with cable manufacturing, and a track record of bringing complex products from concept through qualification and launch. Role Overview The AEC/SCM Lead will lead development across a range of high-speed electrical connectivity products, with primary focus on: Active electrical cables (AEC) Active copper cables (ACC) Smart cable modules (SCM) Linear re-driver cables This leader will own both technology roadmapping and execution, managing multidisciplinary teams spanning hardware, firmware, testing, and mechanical engineering. Key Responsibilities Lead cross-functional engineering teams across Mechanical Engineering, Testing Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and Firmware Engineering. Drive R&D and new product development for active and passive high-speed electrical interconnect technologies. Define and manage the technology roadmap and strategic planning aligned with customer and m
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