ASIC/SoC Program Manager

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

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Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is seeking an experienced Program Manager for its Custom ASIC/SOC Development Group in Bengaluru.

You will lead complex SoC programs from concept through tapeout to post-silicon validation, coordinating RTL, verification, physical design, packaging, and bring-up for global partners. You will manage cross-functional teams, drive detailed plans, track risks, and deliver on time with strong communication to executives and stakeholders while maintaining quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Science Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry with 5-8 years in technical program management.
• Strong hands-on exposure in SoC design flows, IP development, integration, Verification/Validation, DFT, STA, physical design, and tapeout.
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong risk and issue management capabilities with the ability to elevate and drive resolution.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive SoC program execution from requirements through tapeout.
• Develop detailed plans of record, schedule, deliverables, resources, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate across IP, SoC front-end, back-end, validation, test, and packaging teams.
• Act as the central point of contact for program status, issues, risks, and escalations - internally and externally.
• Monitor and communicate progress using dashboards, KPIs, Gantt charts, and performance metrics.
• Ensure quality gates are met and engineering change requests are tracked and resolved promptly.
• Collaborate with engineering leads to make technical trade-offs and align with design goals.
• Facilitate executive reporting and program reviews.
• Promote best practices in program execution and risk management.

Skills

SoC program mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Risk management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electronics/EE/CS

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Confluence

Power BI

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

Whether you’re redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Manager to join our Custom ASIC/SOC Development Group. In this role, you will lead high-impact technical programs from concept through tapeout to post-silicon validation. You’ll manage cross-functional execution across RTL, verification, physical design, packaging, and bring-up, delivering complex SoC solutions to our global partners.

THE PERSON:

This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background in chip design and program management experience, capable of managing complexity, influencing stakeholders, and driving results in a highly matrixed organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and drive SoC program execution from requirements through tapeout.
• Develop detailed plans of record, schedule, deliverables, resources, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate across IP, SoC front-end, back-end, validation, test, and packaging teams.
• Act as the central point of contact for program status, issues, risks, and escalations - internally and externally.
• Monitor and communicate progress using dashboards, KPIs, Gantt charts, and performance metrics.
• Ensure quality gates are met and engineering change requests are tracked and resolved promptly.
• Collaborate with engineering leads to make technical trade-offs and align with design goals.
• Facilitate executive reporting and program reviews.
• Promote best practices in program execution and risk management.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in managing multiple SoC programs in domains like mobile, compute, automotive, AI, etc.
• PMP certification or equivalent program/project management training.
• Familiarity with program tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Power BI, or equivalent.
• Executive communication experience and ability to influence across technical and business functions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Science Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry with 5-8 years in technical program management.
• Strong hands‑on exposure in SoC design flows, IP development, integration, Verification/Validation, DFT, STA, physical design, and tapeout.
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong risk and issue management capabilities, with the ability to elevate and drive resolution effectively.

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Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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