Engineering Project Manager

Persimmons•San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Persimmons is building infrastructure for AI, with a focus on smarter devices, more sustainable data centers, and new applications. The Engineering Project Manager drives chip and systems programs from kickoff to delivery, aligning hardware, software, and cross-functional teams and keeping programs on schedule. The role spans silicon design, firmware, and software, and involves coordinating internal teams and external partners through fabrication, assembly, test, tape-out, and launch.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
3–6 years of experience as a technical program or project manager driving complex engineering programs, ideally involving both hardware and software delivery.
Working knowledge of the semiconductor development lifecycle, from architecture and design through verification, tape-out, and bring-up, and understanding of how software and firmware teams integrate around silicon.
Fluency with program management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, or Asana, and ability to work with schedules, risk registers, and technical specifications.
Track record of aligning cross-functional teams, unblocking engineers, and delivering on time without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end planning and execution of complex engineering programs spanning silicon design, firmware, and software; track milestones, dependencies, and critical paths from kickoff through tape-out and launch.
Coordinate hardware, software, validation, and manufacturing teams, resolve blockers, and keep workstreams aligned to deadlines.
Identify program risks early, develop mitigation plans, and escalate decisions appropriately.
Build and maintain program schedules and dashboards that provide engineering leadership with visibility into status, dependencies, and resourcing.
Coordinate with external vendors, foundry partners, and contract manufacturers to keep fabrication, assembly, and test schedules on track.
Communicate program health, risks, and key decisions to engineering leadership through clear, concise updates.