Silicon Technology Manager

Cirrus Logic

Silicon Technology Manager leading the Silicon NPI team for mixed-signal product development. Solving silicon technology challenges with foundry and engineering collaboration.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Silicon NPI team in enabling successful mixed-signal product development from technology selection through production ramp
Bridge foundry process capabilities with product and design requirements to ensure robust, manufacturable silicon solutions
Guide resolution of critical silicon technology challenges, including SOA, DRC, reliability, and other process- or device-related product issues
Partner closely with design, PDK, product engineering, and foundry teams to identify root causes, evaluate tradeoffs, and implement corrective actions during development
Drive foundry engagement with clear technical priorities, measurable goals, and accountability to support NPI milestones
Use data-driven analysis to improve technology decisions, product performance, yield, and cost efficiency
Communicate technical risks, recommendations, and progress clearly to engineering stakeholders and executive leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related technical field OR Ph.D. with a focus on semiconductor fabrication, semiconductor process technology, or solid-state device physics
10+ years of experience in semiconductor technology development, process integration, or fabrication environments
3+ years of experience in technical leadership and/or people management
Strong knowledge of CMOS technology, including semiconductor physics, transistor architecture, device characterization, safe operating area, and reliability
Hands-on experience in CMOS process integration, process control, and high-volume manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across design, PDK, product, and foundry organizations to resolve product development issues
Strong organizational and project leadership skills, with the ability to drive external foundry partners toward timely, high-quality results
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical topics for non-specialist and executive audiences
Proven people leadership skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusion and fairness
Meaningful community engagement
Enjoyable employee experiences
Lead and develop a high-performing team

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Hard Skills & Tools

mixed-signal product developmentCMOS technologysemiconductor physicstransistor architecturedevice characterizationprocess integrationprocess controlhigh-volume manufacturingdata-driven analysisreliability

Soft Skills

technical leadershippeople managementcollaborationorganizational skillsproject leadershipanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsmentoringteam leadership

Certifications

Master’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Materials ScienceMaster’s degree in PhysicsMaster’s degree in Chemical EngineeringPh.D. in semiconductor fabricationPh.D. in semiconductor process technologyPh.D. in solid-state device physics