Edge & Physical AI SW Product Manager/Director
Core
Define and maintain the NPU software product roadmap spanning the full stack including AI/ML compiler pipelines, optimization tools, runtime, SDKs, and developer APIs for edge AI workloads.
Role type
Senior IC product manager (AI/ML infrastructure & developer tools)
Builds
Scalable platform/toolkit for model architectures (CNNs, LLMs, ViTs, VLMs), unified AI workflow, and eIQ integration
Domain
Semiconductor / Edge AI / NPU software stack
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
AI/ML compiler pipeline, model optimization (quantization, pruning), runtime and execution engine, SDK and developer APIs, open-source compiler integration (MLIR, TVM, ONNX Runtime), developer experience (SDK installation, profiling, debugging), competitive benchmarking, ISV partner relationships, beta program management, software versioning policy, heterogeneous execution environments, embedded Linux/Android/RTOS
Preferred skills
Firmware and PCIe/USB drivers, automotive software standards (AUTOSAR, ASPICE), functional safety and security, MBA or advanced degree in CS/EE
Technologies
PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX, TFLite, Apache TVM, MLIR/LLVM, ONNX Runtime, PyTorch/TensorFlow export paths, LLaMA, YOLO, Whisper, Phi, Gemma, Ara NPU, Qualcomm SNPE/QNN, Hailo Dataflow Compiler, TensorRT, Core ML, AUTOSAR, ASPICE
Responsibilities
Define NPU software product roadmap, own scalable platform/toolkit creation, align customer expectations with model support, engage with GTM for enablement strategy, enable system-level solutions through pre-sales, define integrated compiler strategy, monitor AI market trends, drive eIQ integration, develop use-case-driven software enablement, manage framework and ISV partner relationships, run beta programs, define software versioning policy, own competitive benchmarking, maintain firmware/driver knowledge, develop demonstration platforms
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
