Senior Manager, ASIC Chip Engineering

Job Title

Senior Manager, ASIC Chip Engineering

Role Summary

Lead execution of SoC projects from concept through first silicon and production, coordinating IP design, integration, verification, physical design, software, and operations across a global, matrixed engineering organization.

Provide technical leadership, identify and mitigate technical risks, and drive project metrics and continuous improvement of development workflows.

Experience Level

Senior — minimum 10 years of chip development experience, including at least 5 years managing an SoC or a key subsystem.

Responsibilities

Accountabilities for the role include:

• Drive end-to-end execution of SOC projects from concept to production and first silicon.
• Define and track project milestones, dependencies, risks, and KPIs across multi-functional teams.
• Coordinate activities of IP design, integration, DFT, physical design, VLSI, emulation, software, and operations teams to ensure productization.
• Identify and characterize technical risks; develop and execute mitigation plans with engineering and management.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams in a highly matrixed environment.
• Implement data analytics and automation to improve execution efficiency and reporting.
• Conduct after-action reviews and deploy process improvements to accelerate delivery and quality.

Requirements

Must-have qualifications and skills:

• Minimum 10 years of proven experience in chip development, including at least 5 years managing an SoC or a key subsystem.
• Hands-on experience with development cycles for graphics processing, memory, and I/O subsystems in SoC designs.
• Deep knowledge of chip lifecycle phases: micro-architecture, low-power design, RTL, verification, emulation, physical design, clock/reset distribution, DFT, silicon bring-up, reliability, and qualification.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and resolve complex technical issues across distributed teams.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills; able to present complex program status and risks to stakeholders using KPIs.
• Experience using programming and data analytics tools to automate workflows and improve execution efficiency.

Nice-to-have:

• Algorithm development and advanced programming skills.
• Familiarity with client and automotive markets.
• Experience with functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 and delivering safety-focused hardware/software.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is listed; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) or MS in Computer Engineering (MSCE) preferred. Equivalent practical experience is accepted.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: 232,000 USD - 368,000 USD (actual pay determined by location and experience). Eligible for equity and benefits (NVIDIA benefits).

About the Company

Company: NVIDIA

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.