Product Manager – PCIe/CXL

Astera Labs is a global leader delivering semiconductor-based connectivity solutions purpose-built to unleash the full potential of intelligent data infrastructure at cloud-scale. Our class-defining first-to-market products based on PCIe, CXL, and Ethernet technologies deliver critical connectivity for high-value artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Our focus on customer-driven product definition and commitment to design solutions in the cloud, for the cloud, results in breakthrough execution and scale for our customers. We are headquartered in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley, with R&D centers and offices in Taiwan, China, Vancouver and Toronto, Canada, and Haifa, Israel. To support rapid international business growth, we are hiring a Product Manager located at our company headquarters in Silicon Valley who has experience developing hardware connectivity products for ethernet applications. As an Astera Labs Product Manager, you will lead product definition, vision, and launch products from cradle to grave. You will drive interactions with engineering teams, lead customer discussions, develop go-to-market strategies, and work with senior leaders on the vision and customer impact. Basic Qualifications Engineering Bachelor’s degree, preferred MBA/MS, or advanced degree Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in product management, product marketing, or business development. Experience with hardware or module product delivery for high-speed connectivity applications Excellent communication, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence across senior leadership teams. Detail oriented with a passion for telling a compelling story. Authorized to work in the US and start immediately. Required Experience Must have thorough market knowledge of server, storage, cloud, and data center segment. Proficient technical knowledge of PCIe Direct experience with customer/partner relationship management Demonstrated ability to plan, initiate and execute new collaborations with multiple customers and partners across the ecosystem.  Proven track record of working closely with cloud service providers, data center OEMs/ODMs, and memory and CPU/GPU vendors. Partnered with industry ecosystem and standards organizations such as PCI-SIG, etc. Technical Marketing/Sales/Business Development experiences in the semiconductor industry preferred. Responsibilities Maximize Business Impact  through continuous market assessment. Refine product, when needed, based on new learnings and as an advocated for the customer Develop Go-to-market strategy  and launch plan with clear market assessment, competitive analysis, and positioning of products Execute on product development  by working with program management and engineers to implement the GTM and business plan Drive Marketing Activities  such as tradeshows, press releases, joint papers, etc. and contribute to new and creative content generation Complete market TAM/SAM analysis  and use data-driven product and execution strategies to deliver revenue. Develop compelling sales material  that clearly promote product value and differentiation and work closely with sales and customers to secure new business opportunities and close design-wins. 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.