Technical Chief of Staff for ASIC Engineering

Astera Labs is seeking a technically strong Chief of Staff to the Head of Engineering who will also lead Engineering Program Management across Silicon Engineering. The role requires deep technical fluency, structured problem-solving, and the ability to drive outcomes through influence rather than hierarchy.

Requirements

• 10+ years in semiconductor/SoC/ASIC or adjacent high-complexity engineering environment
• Proven success in Chief of Staff, Staff Program Manager, TPM Director, or similar technical leadership-enablement role
• Strong technical acumen
• Demonstrated experience running program cadence for complex silicon programs (tapeout, IP integration, etc.)
• Proven ability to organize complex workflows and drive consistent follow-through
• High EQ and organizational awareness
• Exceptional written/verbal communication, structured thinking, and execution discipline

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Incentives
• Benefits