Normal Computing

Foundry Business Manager

Normal Computing
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeMountain View • California • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite
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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading advanced-node ASIC projects, managing foundry relationships, and executing technical program management. Proficient in PDK/IP alignment, EDA sign-off flows, and optimizing semiconductor manufacturing processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Foundry Relationship ManagementASIC Technical Program ManagementAdvanced Process Nodes TapeoutsPDK UnderstandingFluency in English and Korean

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AssemblyNode.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead strategic foundry engagements and end-to-end execution for advanced-node ASIC projects
  • Own the commercial, technical, and operational lifecycle from contract execution and PDK/IP alignment through milestone tracking, quality assurance, and Q4 2027 tapeout delivery
  • Drive strategic relationships, NDAs, MSAs, Foundry Access Agreements, and ecosystem partnerships with IP vendors, EDA tool providers, and OSATs
  • Act as the primary contact for the foundry’s Customer Engineering and business development teams
  • Lead regular business and technical reviews
  • Evaluate MPW runs versus dedicated full-mask schedules to optimize cost, lead times, and risk
  • Build and manage the multi-phase schedule from RTL freeze, synthesis, and place-and-route through DRC/LVS sign-off and GDSII submission
  • Coordinate internal RTL, Architecture, DV, and Physical Design teams with external foundry support teams
  • Establish contingency strategies for schedule deviations, design modifications, and IP integration delays
  • Establish silicon validation, ESD, and latch-up testing criteria
  • Oversee process monitor data, Wafer Acceptance Testing, yield metrics, and defect density tracking
  • Coordinate package substrate development, assembly, and post-silicon bring-up readiness with OSAT vendors

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8+ years in the semiconductor industry
  • At least 3–4+ years directly in Foundry Relationship Management, ASIC Technical Program Management, or Physical Design Implementation
  • Proven hands-on track record delivering tapeouts in sub-8nm advanced process nodes
  • Direct experience with Samsung Foundry ecosystems and tapeout flows strongly preferred
  • Solid understanding of PDKs and design rules
  • Experience with third-party IP licensing, including PCIe, CXL, LPDDR, and SerDes
  • Experience with EDA sign-off flows, including DRC, LVS, and STA
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Fluency in both English and Korean
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal leadership and external foundry stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal Employment Opportunity commitment and inclusive workplace
  • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
  • Potential compensation is not specified; applicants may provide desired salary

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Hard Skills
ASIC Design ImplementationTapeout DeliveryDRC Sign-OffLVS Sign-OffSTA Sign-OffThird-Party IP LicensingCost OptimizationYield Metrics TrackingSilicon ValidationLatch-Up Testing
Soft Skills
Strong Negotiation SkillsEffective Communication
Tools & Technologies
Samsung Foundry EcosystemEDA ToolsMPW RunsGDSII SubmissionWafer Acceptance Testing
Industry Keywords
Semiconductor IndustryFoundry Access AgreementsEcosystem PartnershipsPhysical DesignPost-Silicon Bring-Up