The EPM for Ethernet AEC Products leads cross-functional execution required for development, qualification, NPI, RTM (release to manufacturing) and sustaining phase of our Ethernet AEC products. This is a high-impact position that is directly responsible for successful execution of critical revenue goals.
Key Responsibilities
Be the single point of contact within Astera for all matters relating to Ethernet AEC programs including ASIC (Silicon + Firmware), Software, Boards and AEC Cables.
Own the delivery of Ethernet AEC products from concept through production and lead sustaining phase activities:
Align activities across various disciplines to ensure customer needs are met
ASIC pre-silicon: architecture, RTL design, verification, physical design, packaging, tape-out
ASIC post-silicon: validation, wafer & package-level test, reliability (qual)
Board: spec, design, build qty. planning, EVT/DVT/PVT
AEC cable: spec, design, build qty. planning, EVT/DVT/PVT, customer qualification, ramp
FW release roadmap and delivery to customers, prioritization of feedback/issues
Maintain adequate technical depth and managerial skill to address program and product issues
Program planning, schedules, budgeting, risk assessment, resource planning and management, and tracking related program activities
Manage multiple parallel threads of execution while clearly identifying and tracking dependencies
Identify risks and bottlenecks and actively work on resolving them
Review, disposition and communicate changes in scope / schedule / expense
Conduct regular meetings to ensure cross-functional teams are clear on expectations and problem-solving actions are in place to address issues in a timely manner
Be the champion of your programs and maintain management and key stakeholder alignment
Actively contribute to organizational development and process improvement initiatives
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering
15 or more years of relevant ASIC, Firmware or Hardware product experience at an electronics product / semiconductor company
Hands-on experience in development of ASICs, hardware and/or firmware for Ethernet products
Knowledge of modern datacenter interconnect technologies such as Ethernet, InfiniBand and PCIe is a plus
Experience in solving technical problems in pre-silicon or post-silicon environment
8 or more years of experience as a Technical/Engineering Program Manager, PMP certification is a plus
Experience building new ASIC and/or Hardware products in advanced technology nodes (< 10 nm)
Technical appreciation of ASIC and hardware engineering flows (front end and backend development processes, product and test engineering, char and validation, hardware/firmware/software design)
Program management and analytical skills, ability to organize information for internal and external consumption.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Expert knowledge with Atlassian Tools and JIRA Scrum Methodologies as well as using work breakdown structure to identify objectives and milestones.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and other program management tools
Able to motivate and energize teams and lead by influence in a matrixed organization
