Software Program Manager IV (E4) (Semiconductor)

Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States; onsite role with approximately 10% travel. Relocation is not eligible.

Salary: $133,500–$183,500 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops materials science and engineering solutions, equipment, and services for semiconductor chips and advanced displays.

What you will do

• Lead complex, multi-quarter software programs from planning and prioritization through validation, release, and deployment.
• Prepare project plans, manage schedules and task details, and drive cost and schedule performance.
• Coordinate engineering resources, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, risks, dependencies, and product priorities.
• Translate business and customer requirements into technical roadmaps and actionable program plans.
• Drive system-level problem solving across software, hardware, systems, platforms, applications, field, and product management teams.
• Communicate program objectives, progress, risks, and release plans to engineering leadership and stakeholders while supporting continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software development or equipment-control software development, including 3+ years leading complex technical projects or programs in a product engineering environment.
• Doctorate with 10 years of related experience, or master’s degree with 10 years of related experience, or bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of related experience.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, system architecture, and large-scale engineering programs.
• Demonstrated success delivering cross-functional programs involving software, hardware, systems, and product stakeholders.
• Ability to drive execution, manage ambiguity, deliver results in customer-driven environments, and apply analytical and systems-thinking skills.
• Ability to understand technical challenges and engage engineering teams to drive resolution.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum development methodologies.

Nice to have

• Experience with software for complex equipment, industrial automation, robotics, manufacturing systems, or semiconductor products.
• Familiarity with equipment control, machine control systems, distributed software architectures, or real-time systems.
• Hands-on experience with Java, C++, or related technologies.
• Background transitioning from software engineering into technical program management.
• Experience leading global engineering teams and coordinating across multiple organizations.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive work culture focused on learning, development, and career growth.
• Health and wellbeing programs and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Additional compensation may include bonuses and stock awards, as applicable.
• Regular employment position with full-time work commitment.