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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.Role SummaryWe are seeking a technically strong Chief of Staff to the Head of Engineering who will also lead Engineering Program Management across Silicon Engineering. This role is a force-multiplier for Engineering leadership — driving org scale, decision velocity, and execution rigor. The ideal candidate brings deep technical fluency, structured problem-solving, and the ability to drive outcomes through influence rather than hierarchy. The role is fully in person in San Jose. Responsibilities — What You Will Own 1) Chief of Staff to Head of Engineering • Drive operational cadence: engineering all hands, staff meetings, agenda/material prep, tech talks, university engagements, action follow-through, and leadership syncs.• Frame and resolve high-leverage decisions — proactively surface blockers (technical, operational, organizational) before they escalate.• Manage escalations and organizational friction — diagnose root causes, coordinate resolution paths, and ensure durable fixes.• Partner cross-functionally with Hardware, Product, and Quality teams to ensure clarity of communication, alignment on priorities, and disciplined follow-through on decisions.• Support org design, headcount planning, and hiring prioritization for engineering teams.• Maintain alignment across functions through clear messaging and communication, validate exitance and validation of processes• Navigate org dynamics, build trust, and constructively challenge assumptions; maintain psychological safety.• Support the head of engineering with administrative and org related activities 2) Lead ASIC Tape out Management (Silicon Programs) • Status management — collect and track status across functions contributing to ASIC tapeouts.• Milestone tracking — maintain methodology checklists and boundary agreements to ensure schedule adherence.• IP and vendor tracking — own visibility into IP deliveries, version inventory, vendor issues, and escalation loops.• Quality documentation — monitor quality KPIs, ensure engineering documentation completeness.• Requirements tracking — ensure PRDs/features are captured, tracked, baselined.• Resource monitoring — track compute, hardware, storage consumption and thresholds.• Internal reporting — generate status reporting for Silicon Engineering leadership. 3) Influence Without Authority • Drive cross-engineering outcomes through credibility, clarity, and follow-through — not hierarchy.• Create order in ambiguous spaces; shape scope where it is undefined. Qualifications • 10+ years in semiconductor/SoC/ASIC or adjacent high-complexity engineering environment (e.g., CPU/IP/System companies).• Proven success in Chief of Staff, Staff Program Manager, TPM Director, or similar technical leadership-enablement role. • Strong technical acumen — able to understand engineering trade-offs and make decisions with limited information, challenge assumptions, and earn credibility with senior ICs.• 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; can navigate tension and align diverse viewpoints.• Exceptional written/verbal communication, structured thinking, and execution discipline.• Prior experience in leading RTL2GDSII chip design is a huge plus. What Success Looks Like • Engineering leadership spends more time on strategic and technical decisions, less on coordination.• Milestones hit with fewer escalations and clearer accountability.• Status, risks, and decisions are crisp — never ad hoc or late.• Teams feel supported, not policed — trust increases, friction decreases without compromising on accountability .• Ambiguity decreases over time as clarity and execution rhythm scale with the org. Salary range is $216,000 to $300,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.

Team Segment : Corporate (CEO Office) About the Role KKCompany is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Program Manager (SIPM) to join our CEO Office, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff. This role serves as the program hub for cross-functional and cross-region initiatives, and ensures that leadership directions from the CEO and executive leadership are translated into executable plans with measurable results. You will work closely with the Chief of Staff, business unit/segment leaders, and cross-functional teams to drive strategic programs , track progress, and facilitate alignment and communication across all stakeholders. This is a highly visible and impact-driven role, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys bridging diverse teams to mutual success. Responsibilities: Strategic Program Planning and Execution Partner with the Chief of Staff and senior management team to translate strategic directions into clear project charters with defined goals, milestones, timelines, owners, budgets, and success criteria.Create and maintain a transparent mechanism as the single source of truth for all strategic initiatives. Governance Risk Management Define and manage RACI, change control, acceptance criteria, and risk mitigation plans.Track dependencies and proactively address blockers to ensure on-time, on-quality, and on-budget delivery. Cross-team Cross-Regional Coordination Assist in running operating cadences, progress reviews, and executive briefings to ensure alignment, accountability, and information flow.Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among internal teams (engineering, product, operations, etc.) and external partners or vendors. Reporting Executive Communication Prepare concise, data-driven reports, and presentations for the Chief of Staff and CEO, synthesizing complex information into actionable insights.Ensure consistent messaging, visibility, and transparency for all stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.

Team Segment : Corporate (CEO Office) 職務概要 KKCompanyでは、CEO Office に所属し、Chief of Staff（執行長特助）直属 のもとで、経営層の意思決定および日台間の戦略的コミュニケーションを支援する エグゼクティブ・コミュニケーション・スペシャリスト を募集しています。 本ポジションは、単なる通訳・翻訳にとどまらず、台湾と日本の経営層をつなぐ戦略的コミュニケーションの橋渡し役です。経営会議、取締役会、パートナー企業との交渉など、機密性と判断力を求められる場面において、言葉だけでなく、意図・関係性・文化的ニュアンスを正確に伝えることが求められます。 特に、日本企業特有の階層構造やビジネス慣習、「空気を読む」文化を深く理解し、経営陣が適切な判断を下せるようサポートできる方を求めています。業務の約50％は通訳・翻訳業務、残り50％はCEO Office 内でのプロジェクト推進、情報整理、エグゼクティブサポート等を担当します。 主な業務内容 1. 経営層コミュニケーション支援（約50%） 経営会議、取締役会、戦略ミーティング、ビジネス交渉などにおける 日中間の逐次通訳およびウィスパリング／同時通訳 を担当。会議前の資料確認、用語統一、背景説明などの事前準備を行い、参加者が文脈（文脈・意図）を理解できるよう支援。会議中の発言意図や立場を踏まえ、誤解のないよう適切かつ自然な伝達を行う。会議後には、バイリンガル議事録・要約・アクションアイテムを作成し、迅速なフォローアップを実施。 2. 翻訳・文書作成 経営資料、プレゼンテーション、社内メモ、契約書ドラフト、技術関連文書などの翻訳を担当。敬語・語調・専門用語の整合性を保ち、受け手に応じた適切な文体で高品質な成果物を提供。CEO Officeと日本側ステークホルダー（取締役、パートナー、顧客など）との書面・口頭での円滑なコミュニケーションを支援。 3. CEO Office 業務支援（約50%） Chief of Staffと連携し、CEO直轄のプロジェクト推進や、社内外ステークホルダーとの調整を支援。経験に応じて、プロジェクトマネジメント、エグゼクティブアシスタント、行政サポートなどの業務を担当。日本のビジネス文化・組織ダイナミクスに関する知見を活かし、経営陣への助言やリスク・ニュアンスの可視化を行う。 主な業務シーン 四半期ごとの取締役会 日本語話者の取締役向け通訳支援。経営・戦略会議（月次） 経営層間の意思疎通および議論の円滑化。日本大手企業との商談・パートナー会議 四半期に1〜2回程度。台湾・日本間のアドホックミーティング 今後、2026年以降に増加見込み。 About the Role KKCompany is seeking a sophisticated, trusted, and culturally astute in-house Japanese Interpreter and Executive Communications Specialist to join our CEO Office, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff. This role serves as a strategic communication bridge between Taiwan and Japan, supporting the CEO and executive leadership in high-level discussions, negotiations, and relationship management. Beyond interpretation, this position requires a deep understanding of Japanese business culture, hierarchy, and nuance the ability to “read the air” and convey not just words, but intentions and context. You will work closely with the Chief of Staff, acting as both an interpreter and trusted liaison to ensure business clarity, cultural precision, and executive alignment. Approximately half of your time will focus on interpreting and translation, and the remainder will support CEO Office initiatives such as project coordination, communications, or executive assistance, depending on your professional background and strengths. Responsibilities: Communication, Interpretation, and Translation (50%) Provide real-time, simultaneous/whispered interpretation (Japanese Chinese) in hybrid or online settings during high-stakes business meetings and executive sessions, including board meetings, partnership negotiations, strategy discussions, and cross-border collaborations.Prepare pre-meeting materials, review decks, align terminology, and brief stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of business context.Produce concise, executive-quality bilingual meeting minutes and clearly summarize key outcomes and action items.Translate critical business materials, such as strategy decks, executive memos, contracts summary, and technical news, ensuring consistency of terminology, tone, and formality.Support written and verbal communications between the CEO Office and Japanese counterparts. CEO Office Collaboration (50%) Collaborate closely with the Chief of Staff to support the execution of CEO-level initiatives, partner engagements, and cross-border programs.Depending on your background, assist in project management, executive assistance, or administrative operations related to Japan-Taiwan coordination.Act as a cultural advisor to help leadership interpret tone, intent, and risk in Japanese business interactions. Note: Typical Interpretation Scenarios in this role Quarterly Board Meetings: providing whispered interpretation for Japanese-speaking board members with hybrid or online settings.Monthly Executive or Partner Meetings: supporting cross-boarder business discussions and strategic reviews.Business visits and partnership sessions: with major Japanese corporations at least once per quarter.Ad-hoc cross-border meetings between Taiwan and Japan as needed.

Monitoring assigned vessel’s technical operation and maintenance. Monitoring performance through monthly return reports/vessel inspections and maintain optimum maintenance levels. Monitoring and establishing reasons for excessive/unusual wear and tear and developing means to control/rectify same, through consultation with Technical Manager. Monitoring technical performance of vessels and monitoring consumption of spares/lub oils and bunkers to ensure these are not caused by poor condition of vessel. Monitoring survey cycles, statutory survey requirements and carrying out important surveys physically onboard. Planning regular and special surveys/repairs/dry docking in advance with max time and cost benefits for each vessel. Liasing with Marine Superintendent, Master or Chief Engineer on the vessel’s maintenance programme and on operational matters. Inspecting vessel’s under his charge at least twice a year, using a vessel inspection checklist as guidance. Providing detailed operating budgets for maintenance dry-docking and special survey Initiating follow-up action where possible, to contain costs, within budgeted parameters. Maintaining current data on costs obtained from various sources, in-cooperation with Procurement department. Controlling volume and preparing specifications for repairs given to outside workshops/repaires and organizing supplies of repair equipment. Providing feedback on purchases and encourage ship staff to tackle same onboard. Drawing timely attention of principals to areas where costs might be expected and which are additional to the budget. Advising the ships under control on budget as well as the actual cost for the technical items. Reducing costs by motivating the ship’s staff, improving cost awareness by regularly advising them on cost of stores and spares ordered. Maintaining validity of class, international, national, and specific certificates. Keeping up to date on requirements/changes in statutory/class rules/development and other regulations. Attending to matters for registration reflagging, selling, and buying as per flag requirements. Ship staff to be continuously updated/instructed/advised/follow up on implementation of same in co-ordination with Technical Manager and Marine department. Reviewing effectiveness of company’s SMS system and discussing with Master on its implementation during inspection. Preparing monthly report on vessel’s budgeted and actual expenditure and submit/report to Technical Manager on time. Checking all bills for repairs/luboils/spares/stores and keeping verification of same through shipboard record of supplies/consumption. Ensuring that all forms are filled in correctly and filed onboard/sent to the office