Bolt Graphics is a semiconductor startup based in Sunnyvale, CA building the fastest and most efficient graphics processors. We pride ourselves on our first principles approach to solving problems. We are energized by our mission to reduce the barrier of entry for content creation and consumption. Our goal is to enable everyone to easily create, simulate and consume immersive experiences as vividly as they can imagine them.
Our Values
- Be Fearless: Unmute yourself. Test boundaries and get proven right.
- Remain Adaptable: Stay comfortable in a continuously changing world. If you’re wrong, concede and move on.
- Educate Your Ego: Selflessly collaborate towards our shared purpose.
About the role:
We’re looking for a project manager with SoC/IC experience in the United States. The PM plans and oversees chip design and development, balancing long-term product goals with short-term velocity. Experience with managing complex projects is required. The PM will be required to come into the office and travel occasionally to other locations. The PM is comfortable working under pressure and closely with both highly technical and non-technical teams. This role is on-site and will require the ideal candidate to be local to the Bay Area. On-site requirement is 3-4 days per week.
What you'll do:
- Collaborate with engineering leaders (ASIC/SOC leads) to create project execution plans for ASIC/SOC development considering all criteria to design products the meet the power/performance and functional specs for all use conditions.
- Work with ASIC, communication system, EE, and software teams to define ASIC bring-up readiness and test plans.
- Collaborate with Architecture, hardware, software, firmware, packaging and PCB teams on ensuring cross-functional deliverables are identified and tracked.
- Work with external IP, fabs, OSAT silicon services, and partners to complete the execution of projects in time.
- Lead end-to-end execution of ASIC/SoC development programs from concept through production.
- Build and manage integrated schedules across architecture, RTL, verification, DFT, physical design, packaging, post-silicon validation, qualification, and manufacturing ramp.
- Drive cross-functional execution across ASIC design, DV, PD, CAD, firmware, board, package, test, reliability, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.
- Manage ASIC projects from pre-sales, through design award to tape-out and production
- Drive issue resolution during pre-silicon execution, tape out, bring-up, debug, qualification, and yield learning.
- Support silicon planning across performance, power, area, cost, reliability, and manufacturability tradeoffs.
Qualifications:
- BSEE or equivalent, 10 years experience
- 10+ years directly related semiconductor ASIC/Foundry industry experience.
- 7+ years’ experience supporting ASIC customer’s technical issues.
- 7 + years’ experience in program and project management
- SoC design and IC manufacturing expertise
- Experience handling large scale EDA infrastructure with various CPU/GPU architectures, coupled with an extensive understanding of the semiconductor design and manufacturing processes and associated EDA tools and flows
- Good understanding of fab processes, package technologies, IOs, IP, test etc.
- Ability to handle multiple complex conflicting priorities
- Experience coordinating complex product development across teams globally
Compensation Range: $200,000–$250,000 per year (California). This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role; the final offer may vary based on qualifications, experience, and location.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision - 100% covered premiums
- Equity - Stock Options
- 401(k) match
- WFH Hardware
Bolt is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Skills Required
- BSEE or equivalent with 10 years experience
- SoC design and IC manufacturing expertise
- Strong program/project management skills
- Experience coordinating complex global product development
- Experience communicating with engineers, executives, and stakeholders
- Ability to handle multiple complex, conflicting priorities
- Excellent presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail
- On-site presence 3-4 days/week; local to Bay Area (must be based in the Bay Area)
- Comfortable working under pressure and with technical and non-technical teams
What We Do
Bolt Graphics is a semiconductor startup building the fastest and most efficient graphics processors. Power consumption continues to rise with minimal performance improvements, resulting in increased cost and negative environmental impact. Hardware hasn’t kept up with consumer expectations, especially in industries like architecture, engineering, film, advertising, gaming, & scientific research. Our customers came to us to solve their two main problems: performance and power consumption. At Bolt Graphics, we constantly ask ourselves, “Why is it done this way?” and “How can we do it better?” This mindset enables our team to achieve orders of magnitude faster renders and simulations and drives our goal for everyone to create, simulate, and consume immersive experiences.
