TPM Lead

Normal Computing

. Break down company objectives into actionable milestones across the engineering organization .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeMountain View • California • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in semiconductor development and program management, with a strong focus on managing complex ASIC or SoC architectures and coordinating internationally distributed engineering teams. Proficient in navigating the silicon life-cycle and utilizing program management tools to ensure timely project delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years In Semiconductor Development3+ Years As A TPM Or Program LeadExperience With Silicon Life-CycleProficiency With Program Management ToolsExcellent Communication And Stakeholder Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Silicon DevelopmentASIC ArchitectureSoC ArchitectureRTL GenerationVerificationTapeoutPost-Silicon ValidationRisk MitigationMetrics DefinitionDashboard Creation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementInfluencing Without AuthorityProblem SolvingTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

JiraAsanaLinear

Industry Keywords

Silicon Life-CycleChiplets3D PackagingHeterogeneous SystemsAI InferenceSilicon FoundriesTier II VendorsOSAT VendorsSilicon Startup

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Break down company objectives into actionable milestones across the engineering organization
Own the schedule across the silicon development cycle, including architecture, micro-architecture, RTL generation, verification, logic synthesis, design for test, physical design, physical verification, tapeout, packaging, post-silicon testing, bring-up and post-silicon validation
Coordinate engineering efforts across teams in Mountain View, New York, London, Zurich and Copenhagen
Define metrics, create dashboards and other mechanisms to surface information and track progress
Identify and mitigate risks to delivery schedules and quality
Synthesize complex technical status, trade-offs and risks into clear updates for executive leadership
Help resolve issues across teams to ensure projects ship on time

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in semiconductor development, including 3+ years as a TPM or program lead on complex ASIC or SoC architectures
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence without authority
Experience in companies with complex software/hardware integration
Proven track record managing internationally distributed engineering teams
Proficiency with program management tools such as Jira, Asana or Linear
Experience with every element of the silicon life-cycle from architecture and RTL generation to verification, tapeout, bring-up and post-silicon validation
Ability to think out-of-the-box to find solutions
Familiarity with chiplets and 3D packaging
Familiarity with heterogeneous systems used for AI inference
Experience working with external silicon foundries, Tier II vendors and OSAT vendors
Experience working at a silicon startup