SoC Program Manager
About Semifive
Founded in Seoul in 2019, SEMIFIVE is basing its foundation on Korea's semiconductor design competency that was amassed for more than 20 years. With expertise in front-end to back-end design, SEMIFIVE has become the fastest growing silicon design company that offers the most comprehensive design solutions. SEMIFIVE's core business is its innovative SoC Platform that enables low-cost & high-efficiency SoC design, and also provides various design solutions for global customers through its diverse network. SEMIFIVE, hand in hand with global innovation leaders, is growing as a leading partner for future SoC designs, and thereby becoming: The New Global Hub of Custom Silicon.
Semifive India Design centre, headquartered in Bangalore, is our rapidly growing capability centre that plays a pivotal role in delivering complex SoC programs for global customers. The India team is at the forefront of RTL design, verification, and IP creation, working closely with worldwide teams to bring turnkey silicon solutions to production.
Key Responsibilities
As a SoC Program Manager, you will be responsible for driving the end-to-end execution of complex SoC development programs - from specification and architecture through design, implementation, manufacturing, validation, and production.
You will lead a cross-functional, multi-site engineering team (logic design, verification, physical design, DFT, package, test, validation, qualification) and coordinate with customers, foundries, EDA vendors, and IP providers to ensure successful and timely silicon delivery under a turnkey engagement model.
Program Planning & Governance
Define, own, and maintain the overall SoC program plan, including schedule, milestones, deliverables, resources, dependencies, and risk management. Establish clear program governance, progress tracking, and review mechanisms with internal teams and customers. Drive alignment between customer specifications and internal execution plans across all SoC development functions.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Lead and synchronize multiple engineering domains (Architecture, RTL, Verification, DFT, PD, STA, PV, ATE, Validation, and Qualification) to ensure smooth program execution. Coordinate with package, test, and qualification partners to align technical and logistical deliverables.
Customer Interface & Communication
Act as the primary customer contact for all program-related activities. Gather and interpret customer requirements, manage design change requests, and translate them into actionable engineering tasks. Provide regular status reports, risk assessments, and mitigation updates to both internal and external stakeholders.
Risk & Issue Management
Identify technical and schedule risks early; establish risk registers and mitigation plans. Proactively track issues across design and manufacturing stages; drive closure through cross-team collaboration.
Turnkey Delivery Coordination
Coordinate with foundry (e.g., TSMC, Samsung, GF) for tapeout readiness, MPW slots, and production logistics. Collaborate with EDA providers and IP vendors to resolve licensing, delivery, or integration issues. Manage handoffs between design, verification, implementation, and test teams ensuring clean execution across phase boundaries.
Operational Excellence
Implement project tracking and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, Confluence) to manage progress and dependencies systematically. Drive continuous improvement in project execution flow, identifying efficiency gains in design methodology, handoff processes, and communication.
Performance and Success Metrics
Define and track Key Success Factors (KSFs) such as on-time delivery, first-pass silicon success, quality metrics, and customer satisfaction. Review post-silicon lessons learned and feed them back into the organizational playbook for future SoC programs.
Qualifications
Experience:
12+ years of total semiconductor experience, including at least 5+ years managing SoC development programs(spec-to-silicon). Proven track record in turnkey or design services SoC programs, ideally involving foundry interface and silicon bring-up.
Technical Knowledge:
Strong understanding of the SoC design flow: architecture, RTL design, verification, synthesis, DFT, STA, P&R, signoff, tapeout, ATE, validation, and qualification. Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, and test processes. Experience coordinating with foundries, EDA vendors, and IP suppliers.
Program Management Skills:
Expertise in project planning, tracking tools, and risk management frameworks. Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Excellent customer communication and stakeholder management experience in a global environment.
Education:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical / Electronics / Computer Engineering or related field.
Preferred Attributes
PMP or equivalent project management certification. Experience in managing multi-site, multi-timezone teams. Exposure to advanced nodes (7nm / 5nm / 3nm) and AI, automotive, or networking SoC programs. Demonstrated ability to manage external partnerships and deliver under aggressive customer schedules.
Why Join Us?
At Semifive, you will be part of a fast-growing global semiconductor solutions company that is reshaping how custom SoCs are designed and brought to market. Joining our Bangalore team means working on cutting-edge SoC programs with top-tier customers worldwide, while having the freedom to influence methodology, drive innovation, and lead end-to-end execution. We offer a collaborative startup-like culture backed by a global network of expertise, giving you the best of both worlds: the agility of a startup and the scale of a global organization. Here, your work will have a direct impact on silicon success, and your career will grow with the expansion of Semifive India.
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