Strategic Sourcing Manager, ASIC, Custom Silicon

Google • Austin, TX

7h • $144,000 - $209,000

About The Position

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions
that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute
to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise
will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled
performance, efficiency, and integration.

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and
executing sourcing strategies for ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated
Circuits) spanning ML, networking, and CPU products. You will drive
next-generation technologies, ensuring a stable supply of high-quality
components at exceptional business terms, and supporting the company's product
development and manufacturing goals.

In this role, you will define and drive the sourcing strategy for our custom
silicon products. You will possess deep technical expertise, sharp business
acumen, and the ability to build robust supplier relationships, negotiate
complex contracts, and anticipate market trends to ensure a stable supply of
high-complexity ASICs.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google
customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and
Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our
customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users
worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering
the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing
power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable
developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping
the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the
development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking,
Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, business administration, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with a focus on semiconductors.
• 5 years of experience interfacing with and establishing relationships with executive management for suppliers and customers.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or a related engineering field.
• Experience setting up manufacturing assembly processes, driving product launches and assembly process optimization within manufacturing operations.
• Experience in technical leadership, project management, and executive communication.
• Knowledge of the custom silicon landscape, including silicon processes, packaging technologies, IP, manufacturing, and software/application layers.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive global sourcing strategies for custom silicon, aligning with overall business objectives.
• Identify and qualify potential suppliers by conducting thorough due diligence and risk assessments.
• Negotiate agreements with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
• Drive the end-to-end ASIC lifecycle, providing input on architecture definition, business negotiations/awards, execution, NPI (New Product Introduction)/production ramp, and EOL (End of Life).
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and open communication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager