Director / Sr Program Manager, AI Accelerator

Quadric • Burlingame, CA

68d • Hybrid

About The Position

Quadric has created an innovative general purpose neural processing unit (GPNPU) architecture. Quadric's co-optimized software and hardware is targeted to run neural network (NN) inference workloads in a wide variety of edge and endpoint devices, ranging from battery operated smart-sensor systems to high-performance automotive or autonomous vehicle systems. Unlike other NPUs or neural network accelerators in the industry today that can only accelerate a portion of a machine learning graph, the Quadric GPNPU executes both NN graph code and conventional C++ DSP and control code. If making an impact and having a seat at the table is important to you, this is the opportunity for you. Join our small, rapidly-growing team at Quadric to develop supercomputer technology designed for the Edge. In this position, you will be a core member of our team, and will have an opportunity to grow in the company of expert technologists who also happen to be good people you'll want to spend time with.

Responsibilities

• Own and program manage all aspects of complex Software (SW) Releases, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and scope adherence.
• Drive and track progress across engineering and cross-functional teams, identifying bottlenecks, mitigating risks, and proactively driving execution to meet program milestones.
• Champion and enforce effective program management methodologies and best practices across the organization.
• Facilitate and drive alignment between engineering (SW, HW, Silicon), product management, sales, operations, and external partners.
• Act as the primary point of contact for technical program matters with key customers, translating their needs into actionable engineering tasks.
• Manage the funneling of requirements and defects back to the engineering organization, ensuring clear prioritization and timely resolution.
• Clearly communicate program status, risks, and dependencies to executive leadership, technical teams, and external stakeholders.
• Lead the end-to-end program management for safety certification processes (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508) for our products and associated tools, ensuring all necessary documentation and engineering rigor is met.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees