Technical Project Manager, Semiconductor

Technical Project Manager, Semiconductor Own end-to-end development and delivery of chips, modules, and licensable IP from design to production

Location:

Torrance, California, United States

Compensation: $160, USD / year

Job Tags:
Product

Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable technology‑led companies. Claros innovates at the intersection of power and compute, building advanced semiconductor power management solutions that improve AI compute capacity, efficiency and reliability. This role will report to the CTO.

Location:

Minimum of 3 days a week in the office in Torrance, CA. (Hybrid role)

• Serve as the primary technical and strategic interface for key HPC and hyperscaler customers, understanding their architecture roadmaps, KPIs, and deployment models. Making sure the internal engineering team is aligned with the customer’s expectations.
• Drive end‑to‑end product execution for chips, advanced 2.5D/3D modules, and licensable IP, ensuring on‑time, on‑spec, and on‑cost delivery.
• Act as the central point of coordination across design, validation, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure cross‑functional alignment and execution against customer milestones.
• Lead development of reusable IP blocks for internal and external licensing.
• Guide integration of advanced process nodes (5nm/3nm/2nm) and packaging techniques (chiplets, 3D).
• Evaluate, qualify, and manage vendors; negotiate pricing and creative financial agreements to optimize cost and risk.
• Scout and introduce new semiconductors, packaging, and test innovations to maintain a competitive edge.
• Distill complex technical issues into clear, simple terms and present solution paths with trade‑offs.

• BSEE required; MSEE preferred.
• 8+ years in semiconductor product development with high‑volume delivery of chips, modules, and IP.
• Hybrid skillset:
  Demonstrated ability to operate across product engineering, application engineering, and product management disciplines.
• Experience taking devices through qualification, including Automotive standards (AEC‑Q100, ISO 26262).
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor process technology, advanced packaging, and DFM/DFT flows.
• Familiarity with phase‑gate and structured project management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to reduce overall product cost through strategic supplier negotiations, yield improvements on ATE, and test time optimization.
• Proven experience managing and qualifying vendors while building strategic partnerships.
• Ability to simplify complex technical issues and communicate effectively with executives, design leads, and vendors.
• Track record of delivering and qualifying products to Tier‑1 hyperscale/cloud customers.
• Execution ownership:
  Ensures cross‑functional alignment and on‑time delivery.
• Technology Pathfinder:
  Bring in new processes, packaging, and test advancements.
• Strategic communication:
  Simplifies complexity and presents trade‑offs for decision‑making.
• Cost & yield optimization:
  Reduces total product cost through supplier and test efficiency improvements.
• Proactivity & curiosity:
  Anticipates challenges and seeks innovative solutions.
• Vendor & customer leadership:
  Builds trust‑based partnerships with suppliers and Tier‑1 customers.

• Career track opportunity with potential for rapid advancement with strong performance as the firm grows.
• 100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employee’s normal pay.
• Unlimited PTO, with management approval.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available.

Salary Range: $160k-$200k. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors.

We’re an Equal Opportunity

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You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.