# Active Electric Cable / Smart Cable Module Lead, AVP at Astera Labs

- Company: Astera Labs
- What the company does: Astera Labs: Purpose-Built Connectivity for Rack-Scale AI.
- Company website: https://www.asteralabs.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Jose, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $280K to $310K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-06-03
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/asteralabs/jobs/4702146005
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/astera-labs-active-electric-cable-smart-cable-module-lead-avp/

## About the role

The AEC/SCM Lead will lead development across a range of high-speed electrical connectivity products, with primary focus on: This leader will own both technology roadmapping and execution, managing multidisciplinary teams spanning hardware, firmware, testing, and mechanical engineering.

## What they're looking for

- 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

Tags: Hardware Engineering