Active Electric Cable / Smart Cable Module Lead, AVP

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com . AVP, AEC/SCM Lead 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. Role Overview The AEC/SCM Lead will lead development across a range of high-speed electrical connectivity products, with primary focus on: • Active electrical cables (AEC) • Active copper cables (ACC) • Smart cable modules (SCM) • Linear re-driver cables This leader will own both technology roadmapping and execution, managing multidisciplinary teams spanning hardware, firmware, testing, and mechanical engineering. Key Responsibilities • Lead cross-functional engineering teams across Mechanical Engineering, Testing Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and Firmware Engineering. • Drive R&D and new product development for active and passive high-speed electrical interconnect technologies. • Define and manage the technology roadmap and strategic planning aligned with customer and market needs. • Oversee products through the full lifecycle, from concept, design, and qualification to launch. • Collaborate with Signal Integrity, NPI, QA, validation, and manufacturing teams to ensure product performance, quality, and reliability. • Build and lead a strong technical team with competencies spanning: • Schematic and layout design • High-speed electrical interconnect design • Firmware and software development • High-speed standards compliance • FMEA, DFM, DFA • Program management • Product qualification • Make both technical and business decisions to align product development with company strategy, customer requirements, and manufacturing realities. Required Qualifications • Proven experience leading engineering development for high-speed electrical interconnect products, including significant experience with cable manufacturing. • 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 Preferred Qualifications • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. • Experience with optical products and optical interconnect technologies is a plus. • Mandarin language proficiency. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a technical leader who can balance innovation, execution, and team development. They should be comfortable driving both strategic roadmaps and day-to-day engineering decisions while partnering closely with product, operations, manufacturing, and custome