CAD-AES Program Manager
MicrochipJob Title
CAD-AES Program Manager
Role Summary
Manage cross-functional coordination across digital design, implementation, layout, DFT, mixed-signal teams and CAD/flow development for IP and SoC projects. Drive planning, tracking, risk management, and stakeholder communication to deliver semiconductor backend and CAD/flow objectives.
Experience Level
Senior — requires 10+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry with responsibility for managing backend deliverables.
Responsibilities
Primary duties focus on program coordination, schedule and risk management, and cross-team communication for IP and SoC development.
- Coordinate multi–time-zone cross-functional teams (Design, Implementation, DFT, Layout, CAD, Mixed Signal).
- Plan, develop and track tasks across IP/SoC development, CAD flow development, vendor tool deployment, and post‑silicon test ecosystem.
- Establish and facilitate risk management processes and mitigation plans with internal stakeholders.
- Conduct regular status meetings to align inter‑team tasks and remove blockers.
- Present project status to internal and external stakeholders and relay feedback to engineering teams.
- Ensure project goals for customer satisfaction and quality are achieved.
- Travel as required (0%–25%).
Requirements
Key qualifications and skills required to perform the role.
- Must-have: Prior experience in two or more semiconductor backend functions such as Synthesis, DFT, Layout, Physical Verification, Reliability, or Flow Development.
- Must-have: Experience managing semiconductor backend deliverables (10+ years overall semiconductor experience expected).
- Must-have: Proven use of project management tools (JIRA) and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
- Must-have: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective team player and motivator.
- Must-have: Ability to work in multi-location, cross-functional team setups.
- Nice-to-have: Experience with vendor tool deployment, CAD/flow development, and post‑silicon test ecosystems.
- Nice-to-have: Experience adapting processes across advanced/new technology nodes and legacy nodes.
Education Requirements
BS or MS degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering. (Degree explicitly listed in source.)
About the Company
Company: Microchip
Headquarters: Chandler, Arizona, USA
Microchip is a leading semiconductor company focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance the human experience. With a commitment to empowering innovation, Microchip prioritizes the value of its employees by fostering a culture that supports their growth and contributions.
