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Hardware Technical Program Manager

Efficient Computer
Location
San Francisco, Bay Area OR Pittsburgh, PA OR Austin, TX
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$200,000 to $260,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
  • 7+ years in semiconductor/hardware engineering or program management
  • Experience with at least 2 full SoC/ASIC programs from concept through tapeout and silicon bring-up
  • Fluency in the chip design flow including RTL, functional verification, DFT, synthesis, PnR, STA, physical signoff, GDSII handoff
  • Ability to build and defend a bottoms-up schedule with critical path analysis
  • Track record of influencing without authority
Nice to have
  • Prior hands-on engineering experience in design, DV, or physical design
  • Experience on advanced or FinFET nodes (16/12/7nm or more advanced)
  • Direct foundry engagement experience, preferably with TSMC
  • Familiarity with AI/ML accelerators and novel compute architectures
  • Experience managing emulation/FPGA prototyping programs
What the job really is

As a Hardware Technical Program Manager at Efficient, you will oversee the entire silicon program from architecture freeze to production release. Your role involves managing schedules, coordinating cross-functional teams, and mitigating risks while ensuring effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. You will also be responsible for tracking resource allocation and delivering executive reports on program status.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary ranging from $200,000 to $260,000
  • 10% annual bonus
  • Meaningful equity
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • 401K match
  • Company-paid benefits
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the company's culture or team dynamics
  • The role requires significant cross-functional coordination which may involve complex interpersonal challenges
  • The technology stack and processes may be demanding given the advanced nature of the projects
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