About SiFive

As the pioneers who introduced RISC-V to the world, SiFive is transforming the future of compute by bringing the limitless potential of RISC-V to the highest performance and most data-intensive applications in the world. SiFive’s unrivaled compute platforms have enabled leading technology companies around the world to innovate, optimize, and deliver the most advanced solutions of tomorrow across every market segment of chip design, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automotive, datacenter, mobile, and consumer. With SiFive, the future of RISC-V has no limits. For more information, please visit www.sifive.com.

This position is for Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM), reporting into the Program Management Office (PMO) within SiFive. The primary charter for this group is to coordinate, lead and track cross functional execution on key programs in the company through the entire product life cycle (PLC). As a TPM at SiFive, you will work with engineers passionate about designing industry-leading CPU cores, the tools, software and infrastructure to realize that vision, and product managers and marketing personnel to include business goals and metrics for a program. SiFive is a fast-paced, dynamic environment with lots of opportunity, and we are looking for people who are as excited as we are about bringing new IP and complete solutions to market quickly, with high quality, and exceptional performance.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage programs that are related to the development of high end CPUs – example programs include development of new high end CPU core IP and/or major new features, projects with key customers, and associated software tools, libraries, development systems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders/technical leads in cross-functional teams to develop schedule, resourcing allocation, and overall plan to meet program goals.
  • Build a plan for effective execution, monitoring/tracking and identifying critical paths, program risks and issues, from planning through execution, delivery, and support phases.
  • Co-ordinate cross-functional group activities, track dependencies. Drive teams to meet schedules and goals.
  • Participate in technical discussions, be able to resolve high-level project issues.
  • Lead tasks, issues reporting and resolution.
  • Responsible for effective and consistent communication and reporting of overall program status.
  • Participate in developing, improving project, program management and product life cycle processes.

Requirements:

  • 4+ yrs of experience with CPU, GPU, or compute element design background. Technical design engineering knowledge is required.
  • 5+ yrs of technical leadership and program management experience leading compute element programs across cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineering, and product marketing teams.
  • Track record of driving project development and program management across cross-functional teams with well-defined metrics, from concept through tapeout.
  • Ability to lead technical discussions and can drive engineering decisions.
  • Proficiency with Git/Github, JIRA, Smartsheets, Confluence.
  • Excellent organization, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
  • Experience with project and program management tools and processes for effective and efficient planning and execution.
  • BS/MS degree in EE, CE, CS or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
SiFive is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes flexible paid time off; health, vision and dental benefits; 401(k) plan; employee stock option program, and much more.
 
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
 
If you yearn to be challenged and wish to work in an environment where the boundaries of your creativity and skills will be tested, then SiFive is the place for you!
 
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Thank you for your interest in SiFive Inc. Please note that SiFive does not accept unsolicited resumes from external agencies unless contracted to fill a specific position. Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact SiFive employees directly in an attempt to present candidates – all applications must go through SiFive's internal recruiting team. Any third-party resume forwarded by agencies/external recruiters to a SiFive mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to SiFive employees, or to SiFive's resume database will be considered property of SiFive Inc and treated as a direct application. This exchange does not constitute an agreement between SiFive and the agency/external recruiter. SiFive reserves the right to contact the candidate directly. Employment agencies/external recruiters will receive no compensation from SiFive or its companies.

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