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Technical Program Manager - Hardware/Silicon, Principal

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d-matrix logoD-matrix · Santa Clara
$196K–$300K/yrFull-timeRemote6mo ago
ForecastingGenerative AIJiraLeadershipStakeholder ManagementSystem Design
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Responsibilities

  • Establish well-defined predictable milestones for development within the company and 3rd party partners for IPs, VIPs and physical design.
  • Coordinate delivery across teams in North America and India.
  • Define metrics, create dashboards and reporting to track progress and program health.
  • Develop playbooks and best practices for program management across the organization for cross-functional deliveries.
  • Identify and mitigate risks to delivery schedules and quality.
  • Act as a liaison between hardware teams and company leadership, providing clear updates and insights.
  • Collaborate with Product, Hardware, and other partner teams to manage dependencies.

Requirements

  • Minimum:
  • 10+ years of experience in chip/IC development as an engineer, engineering manager, or technical program manager, with the last 3 or more years as technical program manager.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence without authority.
  • Experience in companies with complex software/hardware integration.
  • Proven track record managing distributed, multi-region engineering teams.
  • Strong understanding of the chip development cycle and waterfall program management methodologies.
  • Experience establishing scalable processes in fast-moving engineering organizations.
  • Preferred:
  • Prior industry experience as Engineering Manager responsible for end-to-end chip execution - concept to silicon.
  • Background in datacenter chip development companies.
  • Experience with the latest process technologies and IP/VIP providers.
  • Experience scaling engineering teams at Series B/C stage startups.
  • Proficiency with JIRA, Smartsheet, and project toolchain integration.
  • Experience managing external dependencies and customer-driven timelines.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape program management practices across a fast-growing AI company.High-impact role influencing effectiveness of a global software team.Collaboration with world-class engineers at the cutting edge of AI and system software.Competitive compensation, equity, and professional growth opportunities.Success Metrics:Predictable release cycles with measurable delivery improvements.More accurate planning and forecasting across projects.Stronger cross-team coordination, measured by stakeholder feedback.Scalable practices supporting growth to 300+ engineers.Equal Opportunity Employment Policyd-Matrix does not accept resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies. We appreciate the interest and effort of recruitment firms, but we kindly request that individual interested in opportunities with d-Matrix apply dirHealth insuranceEquity / stock options

Additional Information

At d-Matrix , we are focused on unleashing the potential of generative AI to power the transformation of technology. We are at the forefront of software and hardware innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Our culture is one of respect and collaboration. We value humility and believe in direct communication. Our team is inclusive , and our differing perspectives allow for better solutions. We are seeking individuals passionate about tackling challenges and are driven by execution. Ready to come find your playground? Together , we can help shape the endless possibilities of AI. Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our Santa Clara, Ca headquarters 3-5 days per week. The Role: Principal Technical Program Manager, HW/Silicon We are seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to drive engineering excellence across the global hardware organization. This role will focus on creating lightweight, scalable processes that enable predictable project delivery in a high-growth startup environment. You will partner with engineering leaders to translate company objectives into actionable software programs, improve planning and execution practices, and foster collaboration across geographies and technical domains. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality software on time.

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