Product Manager – Custom Silicon

GlobalFoundries

Product Manager for CPU IP at GlobalFoundries defining strategies for aerospace and defense. Engaging with sales and technical teams to shape product lifecycle and customer requirements.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRichardson • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $146,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive A&D requirements for CPU IP, multi-year roadmap, and portfolio strategy to the IP BU covering performance and certification requirements.
Define and drive A&D requirements for Custom Silicon, multi-year roadmap, and portfolio strategy to the Custom Silicon Bub covering performance and certification requirements.
Identify market opportunities across avionics, space, radar, secure communications, and embedded defense systems.
Translate customer and regulatory requirements into clear product requirements and differentiated value propositions.
Serve as the voice of the customer; engage directly with prime contractors, government customers, and ecosystem partners through Sales and respective BUs.
Support Sales in customer pursuits, RFP/RFI responses, and technical positioning.
Conduct competitive analysis and market sizing to guide investment decisions.
Ensure products meet relevant standards (e.g., DO-254, ISO 26262 where applicable, safety/security frameworks, export controls).
Partner with quality and compliance teams to support certification and customer audits.
Develop positioning, messaging, and collateral for CPU IP offerings.
Support pricing strategy, licensing models, and customer negotiations.
Manage product lifecycle including obsolescence planning and long-term support strategies common in A&D programs.
Work closely with CPU architects, silicon engineering, software teams, and program management.
Influence without authority across global teams and external partners.
Provide regular updates to executive leadership on product performance and market trends.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
5–10+ years of experience in semiconductor, CPU/IP, or custom silicon product management (or equivalent technical leadership).
Experience serving aerospace, defense, space, or other high-reliability markets.
Familiarity with export controls (ITAR/EAR) and long product lifecycle requirements.
Excellent communication skills with both technical and executive audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

CPU IPcustom siliconperformance requirementscertification requirementscompetitive analysismarket sizingproduct lifecycle managementobsolescence planningtechnical positioningRFP/RFI responses

Soft Skills

communication skillsinfluence without authoritycustomer engagementcollaborationnegotiationstrategic thinkingleadershipcustomer advocacypresentation skillscross-functional teamwork