IP Alliance Program Manager (6735)

TSMC•West Covina, CA

4d•$154,000 - $245,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an IP Alliance Manager, you will work with vendors from TSMC’s IP Alliance. Responsibilities include enabling IP vendors to populate the IP Ecosystem on TSMC’s technology. You will directly work with IP Vendors on the leading technology from TSMC. You will report to the Deputy Director of the IP Alliance. Additional responsibilities include supporting TSMC’s industry events. The position is open in TSMC’s San Jose office where we are currently operating in a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in office.

Requirements

MSEE with 12+ years of relevant experience
Knowledge of IP types including Interconnect IP
HPM, PCIe, USB, SATA, D2D, HP SerDes
Foundation IP: standard cells, memories, IOs
Mixed-signal/Analog IP: PLLs, DLLs, PVT sensors, OSC, ADC, DAC
Audio/Video IP: MIPI, DSP
Automotive IP requirements
Understanding of EDA flows and tech file support required for IP development
Program management abilities to drive successful IP development with IP Alliance members including meeting tapeout requirements and deadlines
Excellent communication skills to interact with IP Alliance members, TSMC9000/IPAEs, TSMC legal, OIP (Open Innovation Platform) marketing. Shuttle team, and IP Operations.

Nice To Haves

Interface IP design experience – PCIe, USB, Ethernet, Analog/Mixed-Signal, or Foundation IP
Experience in the asic design flow and/or asic program management

Responsibilities

Support and develop the most extensive IP Ecosystem in collaboration with leading IP vendors on TSMC’s processes including the most advanced processes and the widest range of specialty processes (RF, BCD, HV, CIS, MEMS, NVM)
Responsible for the relationship of semiconductor IP vendors that are a part of TSMC’s IP Alliance, which can include vendors that provide foundation IP (standard cells, memories, I/O’s), Interconnect IP (HBM, 3DIC IP, PCIe, USB,etc.) Analog/MS (PLLs, DLLs, Sensors, ADCs, DACs, etc.); video/audio IP (MIPI, DSP), and automotive IP.
Provide technical and product support to IP vendors on TSMC processes and technical requirements that IP vendors need to develop IP on TSMC process.
Support TSMC events including the TSMC Technology Symposium and OIP™ Event.
Publication support for IP Alliance members for IP on TSMC processes (includes press releases, white papers, web posts, videos, blogs, etc..)
Work with IP Alliance members, TSMC legal, TSMC9000/IPAE technical team, account teams for key customers, IP Operations, and the shuttle team for IP availability.
The IP Alliance manager will direct the legal interaction with IP Alliance members and be the interface to TSMC legal for facilitating agreements (NDAs, IP Alliance agreements, Vendor Technology License agreements, authorization letters, etc.)
The IP Alliance manager will drive corrective actions and follow-up when required.
Facilitate shuttle access for IP Alliance members and monitor silicon results.
Monitor IP Alliance members’ adherence to the IP Alliance requirements