Education: Bachelor's degree or related field
Experience: 8+ years
Define, drive, and maintain end-to-end program schedules for AMS IP development, from specification through tape-out and validation
Manage critical path, milestones, and dependencies across circuit design, layout, verification, and silicon bring-up
Establish and track program metrics, budgets, and deliverables to ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes
Partner with AMS design, digital, systems, product, and operations teams to align priorities and resolve blockers
Lead program reviews, drive decision-making, and communicate status, risks, and trade-offs to leadership and stakeholders
Coordinate with external partners, foundries, and vendors on tape-out readiness and schedule commitments
Proactively identify, quantify, and mitigate technical and schedule risks across concurrent programs
Drive continuous improvement of program management processes, tools, and best practices for AMS execution
Champion clear documentation, accountability, and operational discipline across the program lifecycle
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
8+ years of experience in program or project management within semiconductor, IC, or hardware development
Proven track record managing complex silicon or AMS/IP programs through tape-out and silicon validation
Strong understanding of the ASIC/IC development lifecycle, including design, verification, layout, and bring-up
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills
Proficiency with program management and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365)
MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Direct experience with analog/mixed-signal or high-speed connectivity programs
Familiarity with foundry engagement, tape-out flows, and vendor/IP coordination
Ability to thrive and lead through ambiguity in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment
Salary range is $160,000 to $200,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.
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