12+ years in semiconductor or hardware product development
7+ years leading technical programs
Hands-on engineering experience in earlier roles
B.Sc.+ in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
Experience with optical engine or silicon photonics programs is a plus
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary contact for cross-functional program execution
Own the execution plan from concept through production
Build the integrated program plan across design, fab, and QA
Set milestones and manage critical paths with engineering leads
Manage program scope, schedule, budget, and resources
Run program cadence across global sites and ensure team commitments
Identify risks early and drive mitigations with recommendations
Define program health indicators and create executive dashboards
Benefits
Equity in CScale
Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment
Exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor technologies
Collaborative work culture across global teams
Potential for involvement in startup or first-generation product initiatives
Full Job Description
Duties, Deliverables, and Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for cross functional program execution, with broad responsibility for execution excellence across CScale
Own the cross-functional execution plan from concept through production (architecture, design, verification, tapeout, bring-up, validation, customer sampling, qualification, release to manufacturing)
Build the integrated program plan across design (multiple silicon die, hardware, software), fab, packaging, QA, test, and qualification
Set milestones, phase gates, and the critical path with engineering and operations leads, and own the gate reviews
Manage program scope, schedule, budget, and resource plans, and drive decisions when any of them change
Run the program cadence across global sites and hold teams to their commitments
Identify risks early, drive mitigations, and escalate issues with options and a recommendation
Define program health indicators and build the executive dashboards leadership uses to run the business
Own sample readiness and release-to-manufacturing criteria with engineering and operations
Establish program management processes and tools as CScale moves into production
Expertise, Knowledge, and Skills
Strong technical program management skills (i.e. build an integrated schedule, own the critical path, drive issues to closure)
Working knowledge of the silicon development flow, from design and verification through tapeout, post-silicon validation, and qualification
Technical depth to engage engineers on pre- and post-silicon problems and tradeoffs
Ability to lead matrixed teams through influence and make sound decisions with incomplete information
Clear communication with engineers and executives, and composure under pressure
Proficiency with scheduling and tracking tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, sharepoint, Notion)
Bonus: Familiarity with reliability qualification and production ramp
Experience, Background, and Accomplishments
12+ years in semiconductor or hardware product development, including 7+ years leading technical programs and earlier hands-on engineering experience
Driven multiple silicon programs from concept through release to manufacturing
Experience leading programs across global teams
Startup or first-generation product experience
B.Sc.+ in EE, Physics, or a related field
Bonus: experience with optical engine or silicon photonics programs, or high-speed connectivity products
Compensation includes a base salary of $150,000-$250,000 and equity in CScale. Final offers depend on experience, market conditions and location.
