Silicon Technical Program Manager

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • Research & Development • $134,000 PA - $196,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The RL Custom Silicon Program Management team at Meta is pushing the boundaries of technology with groundbreaking work in computer vision, machine learning, mixed reality, graphics, displays, sensors, and innovative ways to map the human body. Their chips will power AR devices, seamlessly blending our real and virtual worlds. They believe in a holistic approach, encompassing everything from transistors to algorithms. This role demands a deep understanding of the entire silicon development lifecycle, from chip design to firmware development. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, gaining valuable experience in building products for the future. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge technologies from day one. As a Silicon Technical Program Manager, you will ensure that custom silicon programs meet technical, quality, and schedule requirements for complex products. The program management team drives the entire silicon design cycle, from initial concept to release. You will leverage your technical expertise and program management skills to manage program schedules, resolve technical issues, and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality silicon.
Must have:
  • B.S. in engineering, computer science or a related technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in silicon/ASIC/IP program management
  • Experience managing silicon product cycle from concept to delivery
  • Understanding of hardware and software integration challenges
  • Proven communicator and teammate
Good to have:
  • Custom Silicon Design experience
  • Knowledge of ASIC development and validation using prototyping/emulation platforms
  • Experience working effectively as an individual and in a multidisciplinary team
  • Knowledge of industry trends and disruptive technologies

Job Details

RL Custom Silicon Program Management team is driving the state of the art forward with breakthrough work in computer vision, machine learning, mixed reality, graphics, displays, sensors, and new ways to map the human body. Our chips will enable AR devices where our real and virtual world will mix and match throughout the day. We believe the only way to achieve our goals is to look at the entire stack, from transistor, through architecture, to firmware, and algorithms. We are looking for Program Managers across all aspects of custom silicon development ranging from chip development, packaging, power management, custom IP development, prototyping and firmware development. This role will also expose you to many cross functional teams and you will get to experience vertically building products for the future. This position will help you also leverage your technical and program management skills in a multi-functional leadership role. This is a phenomenal opportunity to engage in cutting edge technologies from the get-go. This role requires you to ensure that our custom silicon programs meet the technical, quality and schedule requirements on complex products. The program management team drives full silicon design cycle from initial concept, through implementation, validation and release to end product. You will utilize your technical know-how and program management skills, to drive program schedules and resolve technical issues that enable on-time quality silicon delivery. You will help focus design teams on meeting schedule and unblocking technical issues. You will drive focused technical sessions to track and follow up on issues.
Silicon Technical Program Manager Responsibilities
  • Develop schedules, identify critical paths and bottlenecks and maintain execution throughout the duration of programs
  • Serve as the primary point of accountability for Silicon TPM execution.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships across Silicon engineering and cross-functional leadership.
  • Work with a cross-functional team of PM, EE, FW, SW to set milestones, create integration plans and identify/address potential setbacks/risks and mitigation plans that enable the definition and execution of next generation hardware products.
  • Effectively communicate program status to key cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.
  • Work cross-functionally to develop best practices and technology development processes in a quickly-changing and dynamic environment to ensure on time delivery.
  • Drive on-time design, development and delivery of pre-silicon development vehicles including FPGAs.
  • Manage delivery of chips for the development builds and ensure qualification to meet mass production timelines.
  • Ensure program documents are complete, current and available for staff and leadership review. Contribute to resource planning to ensure program success.
  • Embed with engineering teams to manage external vendors engaged in the development of custom silicon including managing resources, setting review processes, working with supply chain and operations, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
  • B.S. in engineering, computer science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in silicon/ASIC/IP program management.
  • Experience dealing with ambiguity with a fast changing consumer electronics field.
  • Experience in managing silicon product cycle from concept to delivery.
  • Understanding of hardware and software integration challenges.
  • Experience owning/driving project development using well-defined metrics.
  • Proven communicator and teammate with experience working effectively with teams with dynamic strengths and experience across multiple locations.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Custom Silicon Design experience.
  • Knowledge of ASIC development and validation using prototyping/emulation platforms.
  • Experience working effectively as an individual and in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Results oriented, self-motivated, proactive with demonstrated creative & critical thinking.
  • Experience collaborating and/or leading in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of industry trends and disruptive technologies.
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About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

$134,000/year to $196,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about at Meta.


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Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice .

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