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.
