Principal Technical Program Manager (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Principal Technical Program Manager (Semiconductor): Leading and orchestrating complex programs from IP development through to full platform delivery with an accent on strategic oversight and tactical execution across cross-functional engineering, operations, and customer-facing teams. Focus on defining integrated program plans, proactively mitigating risks, and ensuring alignment on technical and program goals for large-scale, strategic customers.

Location: Onsite in Santa Clara, CA, USA. This role requires eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled information, meaning applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals, or subject to export license review.

Salary: $158,330 – $237,200 per annum

Company

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

What you will do

• Drive end-to-end program execution from IP conception/design to SoC/platform-level implementation and validation.
• Define and manage integrated program plans, including schedules, resources, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively using industry best practices in technical program and risk management.
• Collaborate closely with silicon, hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure alignment on technical and program goals.
• Interface directly with large-scale, strategic customers, providing regular updates, managing escalations, and aligning on shared milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive dashboards and reporting tools to ensure transparency and visibility of program status to executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in technical program management within the semiconductor industry.
• Proven track record of managing programs involving IP design, SoC integration, and platform bring-up.
• Strong technical acumen in areas such as digital/analog IP, SoC architecture, hardware/software co-development, or system validation.
• Deep understanding of program lifecycle methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches tailored to hardware development.
• Must be eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology and/or software (e.g., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals).

Nice to have

• PMP, PgMP, or similar project/program management certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting financial well-being, family support, and mental and physical health.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Family support programs to help balance work and home life.
• Robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.

Hiring process

• Candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (e.g., transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot) during interviews.
• Unauthorized use of AI tools will result in disqualification from the hiring process.