ResponsibilitiesMaxLinear is seeking a high energy and experienced Senior Engineering Program Manager for this high-visibility role leading the full project lifecycle of engineering R&D programs including planning, tracking, and execution. In this role, you will focus on:
- Lead planning, tracking, and execution of R&D programs at corporate headquarters through close collaboration with cross-functional engineering leads and senior management
- Develop detailed staffing plan and bottom-up schedule for R&D programs that involve RF/AMS, DSP algorithms, SOC, Software, System and System Integration and Test teams
- Establish program Plan of Record and success metrics and track continuously
- Manage program execution to ensure product leadership, while meeting quality, timeline, and cost requirements; manage execution risks by implementing mitigation strategies and contingency plans
- Report on program status, issues, and action plans to business unit program management and to senior management
- Ensure program adherence to MaxLinear's Process Development Methodology and assure project lifecycle compliance, including reviews and lessons learned sessions, and continuous improvements in processes, cross-functional development flows, and execution excellence
- Manage relationships with all program stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to optimize outcomes
Qualifications- Knowledge and broad experience across technical disciplines including: RF/AMS, DSP, SoC, Systems, Software, and System Integration and Test
- Deep expertise in one or more of these areas:
- Track record of hands-on technical program / project management or engineering chip lead experience over multiple product cycles
- In-depth understanding of engineering workflows, validation methodologies, and processes
- Exposure to chip bring up, debug, system integration and lab validation
- Creative problem solver with execution mindset, ability to excel and lead cross-functional technical teams to deliver to plans of record
- Self-motivated with excellent communication skills
- BS + 11 years of experience, MS + 9 years of experience or equivalent, or Ph.D. + 6 years of experience
Compensation and BenefitsMaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock-based compensation.
MaxLinear's good faith estimate starting base salary range is: $168,000 to $208,000 Annually
We offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement and some highlights are: health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off.
The actual starting base salary will be determined by the match to certain role-related criteria such as educational degree(s) or equivalent, relevant work experience, skillset needed for the role, and geographic location; this is not an all-inclusive list as some roles may require unique skills or experience.
