Silicon Operations Program Manager

Etched • San Jose, CA

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Etched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. Our first product (Sohu) only supports transformers, but has an order of magnitude more throughput and lower latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep & parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Silicon Operations Program Manager to manage and optimize the end-to-end supply chain processes for silicon wafers and advanced packaging (e.g., CoWoS). This role is mission-critical to identify capacity constraints, ensure on-time and cost-efficient delivery of silicon components, and align with cross-functional teams to meet engineering and production milestones.
As part of our fast-paced, execution-driven team, you will work closely with internal engineering, external suppliers, and manufacturing partners to drive flawless execution from wafer start through bring-up and volume production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, production planning, or operations within the semiconductor industry.
• Deep understanding of the silicon lifecycle: tape-out, fabrication, packaging, test, bring-up, and validation
• Proven track record working with foundries (TSMC, Samsung, etc.) and OSATs (ASE, Amkor, JCET, etc.).
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for onsite supplier engagement, engineering builds, and production ramp support.
• Strong understanding of: Silicon manufacturing processes, including wafer fabrication, dicing, bumping, CoWoS packaging, and testing;
• Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills or analytics tools.
• Experience with hardware validation cycles and managing silicon hardware logistics.
• Exceptional program management and organizational skills with the ability to handle complex timelines and interdependencies.
• Effective communicator and cross-functional leader across engineering, validation, and operations teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on advanced process nodes (e.g., 5nm, 3nm).
• Familiarity with ATE platforms (Teradyne, Advantest) and test program infrastructure.
• Prior experience managing silicon bring-up in hyperscale computing, AI/ML, or high-performance SoC environments.
• PMP certification or equivalent project/program management training.
• Familiarity with CoWoS or other 2.5D/3D packaging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain end-to-end production schedules for silicon wafers, interposers, and test/assembly, supporting phases from engineering builds to mass production.
• Coordinate with foundries, OSATs (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test providers), and internal stakeholders to ensure production milestones and quality goals are met.
• Collaborate with test engineering teams to coordinate ATE test program development, bring-up planning, and bench validation hardware readiness.
• Track and forecast capacity planning across all silicon manufacturing stages, including wafer fabrication, component procurement, assembly, and test.
• Manage the procurement, delivery, and scheduling of key silicon components (e.g., wafers, interposers, substrates) to ensure optimal time-to-market.
• Act as the operational lead between internal teams and suppliers, ensuring transparency and alignment across silicon, packaging, validation, and manufacturing.
• Prepare for mass production ramp by ensuring material readiness, test infrastructure availability, and logistic support to mitigate bottlenecks or delays.
• Build and maintain demand forecasts for silicon and related components, based on build plans, yield assumptions, validation schedules, and market dynamics.
• Share regular forecasts with supply chain partners and ensure proactive capacity allocation at foundries and OSATs.
• Generate and maintain detailed dashboards and reports to track schedule adherence, capacity utilization, inventory status, and delivery performance for executive and technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverage
• Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office
• Daily lunch and dinner in our office
• Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees