Technical Program Manager
Nagendra KunapareddiRemoteSENIORPosted 10d ago
SoC ImplementationPhysical DesignProgram ManagementAdvanced-NodeGDSIITape-OutEDA AutomationAI-Assisted DesignDesign-Flow OptimizationVLSIASICRTLSilicon ValidationDFT
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) specializing in Advanced SoC Physical Design to lead end-to-end SoC implementation programs from RTL handoff through GDSII signoff and tape-out.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end SoC implementation programs from RTL handoff to GDSII signoff and tape-out
• Manage program schedules, milestones, resources, delivery commitments, and quality
• Coordinate Design, Verification, DFT, Package, CAD, and Silicon Validation teams
• Identify technical risks, manage dependencies, resolve issues, and drive mitigation plans
• Lead customer communications, stakeholder engagements, status reviews, and escalations
• Drive successful full-chip ASIC/SoC implementation and advanced-node silicon tape-outs
• Manage large engineering teams, including multi-site and global teams
• Support EDA automation, AI-assisted design methodologies, and design-flow optimization
Requirements
• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 12–18+ years of semiconductor industry experience
• Minimum 5+ years leading SoC implementation programs or full-chip tape-outs
• Strong experience in advanced-node physical design and full-chip SoC/ASIC implementation
• Proven track record of successful silicon tape-outs at advanced process nodes
• Experience managing customer-facing engagements and large engineering delivery teams
• Strong program planning, schedule management, risk mitigation, and delivery execution skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills