Senior Director of Hardware Design for Rack-Scale AI

Astera Labs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Astera Labs in San Jose, California, is seeking a Senior Director for Hardware Design Engineering. This strategic role involves leading the engineering team responsible for product development of high-speed connectivity solutions. You will guide projects across electrical and mechanical design, validation, and OEM support.

Your leadership will be pivotal in developing innovative hardware solutions that align with customer needs and market trends. Candidates should have extensive experience in hardware design and management, with a strong focus on high-speed interconnects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of experience in hardware design engineering.
• At least 8 years in engineering management roles.
• Proven leadership in full product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale hardware design engineering organization.
• Manage development and validation of hardware products.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

High-speed PCB design

Mechanical engineering

Hardware validation

Leadership and organization building

Interconnect technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Astera Labs in San Jose, California, is seeking a Senior Director for Hardware Design Engineering. This strategic role involves leading the engineering team responsible for product development of high-speed connectivity solutions. You will guide projects across electrical and mechanical design, validation, and OEM support.

Your leadership will be pivotal in developing innovative hardware solutions that align with customer needs and market trends. Candidates should have extensive experience in hardware design and management, with a strong focus on high-speed interconnects.