Principal AI Infrastructure – Hardware Program Management

Astera Labs

Principal leader in managing global AI, Storage, and Networking hardware design programs at Astera Labs. Driving end-to-end program leadership for complex initiatives in fast-paced environments.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage global AI, Storage, and Networking hardware design programs, ensuring on-time delivery, scope control, and budget adherence
Drive program governance, risk management, and execution excellence across all phases of product development
Provide regular program updates, risk assessments, and financial reporting to executive leadership through structured reviews (e.g., Leadership Program Reviews)
Oversee the successful launch of complex hardware platforms, including AI GPU-based systems
Manage high-priority, resource-constrained programs while maintaining quality and schedule commitments
Enable innovation in next-generation AI infrastructure and high-performance computing platforms
Lead end-to-end program management for UALink / PCIe Gen6 switch tray development supporting rack-scale AI platforms and GPU clusters
Coordinate design, validation, and manufacturing readiness of switch trays across EVT, DVT, and PVT phases
Drive integration of switch silicon, retimer cards, cabling, and system-level connectivity within full rack-scale architectures
Collaborate with ODMs and partners to align on design specifications, cost models, and development schedules
Manage technical trade-offs across performance, signal integrity, power delivery, thermals, and scalability for high-density GPU deployments
Partner with Tier-1 customers to deliver Joint Design Manufacturing (JDM) programs
Ensure alignment with customer-specific requirements in design, supply chain, and quality
Build strong customer relationships and act as a trusted advisor throughout the product lifecycle
Lead globally distributed teams across engineering (HW/SW), supply chain, manufacturing, and quality organizations
Coordinate teams across multiple regions (e.g., North America and Asia) to drive seamless execution
Guide programs through EVT, DVT, and PPVT phases, ensuring technical validation across electrical, thermal, power, signal integrity, and mechanical domains

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience in hardware program management, preferably in AI, servers, storage, or networking
Proven track record of delivering complex global hardware programs from concept to production
Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple geographies
Strong background in product development lifecycle (EVT, DVT, PPVT)
Experience working with Tier-1 customers and JDM models
Demonstrated ability to manage program financials, timelines, and risks at scale
Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to senior executives.
Experience with AI GPU platforms or high-performance computing infrastructure
Familiarity with AMD, NVIDIA, or similar AI hardware ecosystems
Experience with PCIe Gen6, CXL, or UALink-based connectivity architectures
Exposure to industry forums such as OCP (Open Compute Project)
MBA or advanced technical degree

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

hardware program managementAI GPU platformshigh-performance computingproduct development lifecyclePCIe Gen6CXLUALinkrisk managementfinancial reportingtechnical validation

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadershipcollaborationcustomer relationship managementteam managementinnovationexecution excellencescope controlbudget adherenceproblem-solving

Certifications

MBAadvanced technical degree