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Manager, Chip Software

US, CA, Santa Clara💼 Full-time💰 $184,000–$184,000🗓 2026-08-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead and execute software planning, validation, and productization for System on Chip (SOC) development across Automotive, Data Center, Embedded, and Mobile domains.

Role type

Senior IC Chip Software Project Manager

Builds

Next-generation SOC chip software, including pre-silicon development, validation, and bring-up workflows.

Domain

Semiconductor / Embedded Systems / Chip Software

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Software development life cycle management, embedded systems architecture (CPU, memory, buses, OS, drivers), matrix organization project management, external partner engagement management, safety standards compliance (ISO26262), simulation and emulation planning

Preferred skills

Automotive/Data Center/Mobile SOC software leadership, partner lab environment construction, pre-silicon/post-silicon bring-up expertise, kernel/system software/driver design

Technologies

SOC, CPU, memory, buses, interconnects, Operating Systems, device drivers, Simulation, Emulation, ISO26262

Responsibilities

Coordinate software POR, pre-silicon development, validation, and productization; Develop workflows for SOC partner validation programs; Drive simulation and emulation planning and scheduling; Ensure compliance with safety standards; Lead cross-functional status meetings across geographic locations; Partner with platform teams on custom requirements; Act as primary interface for chip-related issues across software groups

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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