Senior Principal Technical Program Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Principal Technical Program Manager (AI): Driving the development of cutting-edge semiconductor solutions for hyper-scale cloud data center customers with an accent on pre- and post-silicon validation and custom silicon design. Focus on full program ownership, orchestrating cross-functional teams, and managing complex design programs in the AI and wired/wireless communications domains.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $163,940–$245,600 per annum

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor solutions that are essential building blocks for data infrastructure connecting our world across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures.

What you will do

• Lead design engineering of custom solutions for hyper-scale cloud data center customers.
• Take full program ownership from initiation, planning, and execution of complex silicon design programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, plan validation, and ensure customer support.
• Drive functional teams in debug and issue resolution for silicon designs.
• Monitor project execution, balancing schedule, quality, and cost.
• Communicate effectively with engineering, management, and executive stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Significant industry experience (15+ years; 10+ with Master’s, 8+ with PhD).
• 5+ years of Project/Program management experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Hands-on digital design experience is required.
• Exceptional leadership, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong risk identification, analysis, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to make strategic decisions meeting internal and customer requirements.
• Applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under U.S. law, potentially requiring an export license review prior to employment.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits covering financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Family support programs and robust mental health resources.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Hiring process

• Candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (e.g., transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.