IP Alliance Program Manager

Overview of Role

As an IP Alliance Manager you will work with vendors from the TSMC’s IP Alliance. Responsibilities include enabling IP vendors to populate the IP Ecosystem on TSMC’s technology. You will directly work with IP Vendors on the leading technology from TSMC. You will report to the Deputy Director of the IP Alliance. Additional responsibilities include supporting TSMC’s industry events.

The position is open in TSMC’s San Jose office where we are currently operating in a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in office.

• Support and develop the most extensive IP Ecosystem in collaboration with leading IP vendors on TSMC’s processes including the most advanced processes and the widest range of specialty processes (RF, BCD, HV, CIS, MEMS, NVM)
• Responsible for the relationship of semiconductor IP vendors that are a part of TSMC’s IP Alliance, which can include vendors that provide foundation IP (standard cells, memories, I/O’s), Interconnect IP (HBM, 3
  
  DIC IP, PCIe, USB, etc.) Analog/MS (PLLs, DLLs, Sensors, ADCs, DACs), video/audio IP (MIPI, DSP), and automotive IP.
• Provide technical and product support to IP vendors on TSMC processes and technical requirements that IP vendors need to develop IP on TSMC process.
• Support TSMC events including the TSMC Technology Symposium and OIP Event.
• Publication support for IP Alliance members for IP on TSMC processes (includes press releases, white papers, web posts, videos, blogs, etc..)
• Work with IP Alliance members, TSMC legal, TSMC
  9000/IPAE technical team, account teams for key customers, IP Operations, and the shuttle team for IP availability.
• The IP Alliance manager will direct the legal interaction with IP Alliance members and be the interface to TSMC legal for facilitating agreements (NDAs, IP Alliance agreements, Vendor Technology License agreements, authorization letters, etc.)
• The IP Alliance manager will drive corrective actions and follow-up when required.
• Facilitate shuttle access for IP Alliance members and monitor silicon results.
• Monitor IP Alliance members’ adherence to the IP Alliance requirements

• MSEE with 12+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of IP types including Interconnect IP
• • HPM, PCIe, USB, SATA, D2D, HP Ser Des
  • Foundation IP: standard cells, memories, IOs
  • Mixed-signal/Analog IP: PLLs, DLLs, PVT sensors, OSC, ADC, DAC
  • Audio/Video IP: MIPI, DSP
  • Automotive IP requirements

• Interface IP design experience – PCIe, USB, Ethernet, Analog/Mixed-Signal, or Foundation IP
• Experience in the asic design flow and/or asic program management

As a trusted technology and capacity provider, TSMC is driven by the desire to be:

• The world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry
• The technology leader with a strong reputation for manufacturing excellence
• Advancing semiconductor manufacturing innovations to enable the future of technology

TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model when it was founded in 1987 and has been the world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry ever since. The Company supports a thriving ecosystem of global customers and partners with the industry’s leading process technologies and a portfolio of design enablement solutions to unleash innovation for the global semiconductor industry. With global operations spanning Asia, Europe, and North America, TSMC serves as a committed corporate citizen around the world.

In North America, TSMC has a strong sales and service organization that works with customers by helping them achieve silicon success with cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing excellence. The Company has continued to accelerate its R&D investment and staffing in recent years and is expanding its manufacturing footprint to support customer innovation with 3D IC…