SoC Pre-Silicon Engineering Program Manager

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
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$144,600–$263,800 / yr
Posted
27 days ago
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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · SoC Pre-Silicon Engineering Program Manager

The SoC Pre-Silicon Engineering Program Manager joins the Hardware Technology Engineering organization as an individual contributor focused on managing the development process for SOC silicon used in next-generation products. This role involves driving front-end program schedules, resolving technical issues during architecture and design phases, and ensuring high-quality silicon definition to meet product timelines. The manager coordinates with multi-functional teams including Design, Verification, Validation, Technology, System Hardware, and Core Software while managing dependencies across various sites and partners. Key responsibilities include bug tracking, risk communication, and leveraging LLM tools and agentic frameworks like Claude Code to streamline workflows. Required expertise includes SoC/VLSI or ASIC chip design, technology process development, and proficiency in Javascript, Python, or Perl. The role addresses the technical challenges of moving silicon from initial concept through pre-silicon prototyping to production.

What you'll do

  • Drive front-end silicon program schedules and resolve technical issues to ensure on-time production.
  • Manage the development process for SoC silicon from architecture and design through pre-silicon prototyping.
  • Coordinate with multi-functional teams including Design, Verification, Validation, Technology, System Hardware, and Core Software.
  • Identify and unblock technical issues by assembling the correct specialists and using data-driven decision-making.
  • Manage complex dependencies across various programs, functional teams, and different geographic sites.
  • Lead technical sessions with suppliers and design partners to resolve customer concerns and track issues.
  • Track bugs, report program risks, and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
  • Utilize LLM tools and agentic frameworks to streamline project management workflows.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in SoC/VLSI Chip Design, ASIC Chip Design, or Technology process development.
  • Ability to work in a multifaceted engineering environment with strong multitasking and real-time crisis management skills.
  • Ability to apply LLM tools and agentic frameworks to streamline project management workflows.
  • Technical Program, Project, or Functional Management experience (preferred).
  • Phenomenal leadership and interpersonal skills including executive communication (preferred).
  • Expertise in owning and driving project development using well-defined metrics (preferred).
  • Experience with ASIC & VLSI design flows from concept to production, programming languages, and tools like Confluence or JIRA (preferred).

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