Active Electric Cable / Smart Cable Module Lead, AVP

Astera Labs
San Jose, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

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.

What You Will Do

Lead cross-functional engineering teams, drive R&D and new product development, define and manage the technology roadmap, oversee products through the full lifecycle, and collaborate with various teams to ensure product performance, quality, and reliability.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is a technical leader who can balance innovation, execution, and team development, with a strong background in R&D, product development, and technology strategy, and experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading engineering development for high-speed electrical interconnect products
  • Strong background in R&D, product development, and technology strategy
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Deep understanding of product quality, reliability, manufacturability, and validation processes
  • Ability to make both technical and business decisions
  • Experience with overseas (Asia) contract manufacturers
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