Delivery-Focused Front-End ASIC/SoC Project Lead

XPENG; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package incl. **p**

Performance bonus

Growth opportunities in a growing EV品牌

Job summary

XPENG is seeking a seasoned Front-end Project Manager to lead ASIC/SoC front-end design and verification efforts in Kuala Lumpur. You will coordinate architecture, RTL, verification, and back-end teams, drive schedules, and manage risks to ensure timely handoffs.

The role requires 5+ years in semiconductor IC design with front-end leadership, strong PM skills, and fluency in English and Mandarin for technical discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Microelectronics, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in the semiconductor IC design industry, with a minimum of 3 years in PM or Technical Lead for front-end digital design & verification.
• Strong foundational knowledge of the digital chip design flow; familiar with RTL design & verification methodologies.
• PM skills: PMP, Agile, or Scrum Master certification preferred.
• Outstanding leadership and problem-solving abilities; highly detail-oriented under pressure.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin for complex technical discussions.
• Familiarity with project management tools and version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Front-end Project Management: oversee lifecycle of front-end ASIC/SoC design and verification from architecture to RTL to handoff.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: act as the central hub across architecture, RTL, verification, and back-end design groups.
• Schedule & Resource Planning: develop schedules, milestones, and allocate resources to meet design targets.
• Risk & Issue Management: identify bottlenecks, mitigate risks, drive cross-functional troubleshooting.
• Quality & Methodology Assurance: ensure adherence to industry design and verification methodologies; monitor metrics.
• Process Optimization: improve PM processes and communication to boost R&D efficiency and productivity.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microelectronics

Tools

PM tools

Version control

Job description

XPENG is seeking a seasoned Front-end Project Manager to lead ASIC/SoC front-end design and verification efforts in Kuala Lumpur. You will coordinate architecture, RTL, verification, and back-end teams, drive schedules, and manage risks to ensure timely handoffs.

The role requires 5+ years in semiconductor IC design with front-end leadership, strong PM skills, and fluency in English and Mandarin for technical discussions.