ASIC/SOC R&D Project Manager

Visa Hunt; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualinx in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead complex SoC/ASIC projects from definition through silicon. You will coordinate Systems Engineering, Execution Teams and Marketing, drive milestones, and ensure cross-functional alignment across global teams.

You will generate regular updates for executives and customers, manage risk, and oversee Bring-Up and Power-On activities.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years experience working in SoC or ASIC
• Over 5 years experience leading SoC cross-functional teams RTL, DV, PD, DFX and Silicon Validation
• Deep understanding of the chip design processes from specifications to silicon
• Deep understanding of SoC/ASIC design methodologies and flows
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams across different countries
• Experience in SoC/ASIC Bring-Up/Power-On and Silicon Validation planning, tracking, and reporting
• Well organized and structured: building plans with ASIC R&D teams, plans tracking, prioritizations, escalations
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to provide clear and concise program updates
• Experience working with third-party service providers and external contract resources
• Very good time management and startup/fast-paced environment experience

Responsibilities

• Align on Project definition between Systems Engineering, Execution Teams and Marketing
• Project planning
• Organize and lead regular project status meetings, ensuring alignment across teams
• Drive the SoC Engineering CCB, Engineering reviews and Milestones reviews
• Generate and distribute regular reports, including management and customer updates
• Risk register, review and management
• Drive decision-making processes to keep initiatives on track
• Maintain and track project progress, highlighting deviations from the initial plan
• Drive clear decision-making processes, ensuring proper stakeholder management and documentation
• Work with third-party service providers

Skills

SoC/ASIC

Cross-functional leadership

RTL/DV/PD/DFX/Silicon Validation

Bring-Up/Power-On

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Third-party collaboration

Presentation skills

Distributed teams

Startup experience

Job description

Who are we?

Join the Revolution in GNSS and IoT Connectivity

AtQualinx, we’re not just building chips—we’re engineering the future fabric of the connected world. As a pioneering semiconductor scale-up, we’re transforming how devices connect, communicate, and operate through our groundbreaking Digital RF technology. Our mission goes beyond ultra-low power GNSS: we’re redefining what’s possible in adaptive, scalable, and intelligent connectivity for the Internet of Things.

Born from deep-tech innovation at TU Delft, our team of visionary engineers and bold thinkers is tackling the toughest challenges in GNSS and IoT - starting with power consumption and expanding into dynamic, context-aware solutions that adapt to any environment or use case. We’ve already achieved what many thought impossible: the world’s most advanced GNSS chipset. But that’s just the beginning.

At Qualinx, we believe that the future of connectivity lies in precision, efficiency, and adaptability. Our ambition is to become the invisible thread that seamlessly interconnects billions of devices - powering a smarter, more responsive world.

What Sets Us Apart

Joining Qualinx is about becoming part of a culture that’s as ambitious as it is authentic. We hold ourselves to high standards, thrive on solving the unexpected, and push boundaries together. But we also know how to enjoy the ride. Our culture is a unique blend of curiosity, team spirit, and a touch of unconventional charm. It’s fast-paced, fun, and grounded in a sober sense of purpose and perspective. Whether we’re deep in design reviews or sharing laughs over lunch, we’re building something meaningful together. At Qualinx, you’re not just contributing to a groundbreaking technology—you’re helping shape a team that’s redefining what it means to work in deep tech.

Job Description

• Align on Project definition between Systems Engineering, Execution Teams and Marketing,
• Project planning
• Organize and lead regular project status meetings, ensuring alignment across teams.
• Drive the SoC Engineering CCB, Engineering reviews and Milestones reviews,
• Generate and distribute regular reports, including management and customer updates,
• Risk register, review and management,
• Drive decision-making processes to keep initiatives on track.
• Maintain and track project progress, highlighting deviations from the initial plan,
• Drive clear decision-making processes, ensuring proper stakeholder management and documentation.
• Work with third-party service providers

Requirements:

• Over 10 years experience working in SoC or ASIC is a must and experience integrating Analog, Mixed-Signal and/or RF would be a clear plus
• Over 5 years experience leading SoC cross-functional teams RTL, DV, PD, DFX and Silicon Validation
• Deep understanding of the chip design processes from specifications to silicon.
• Deep understanding of SoC/ASIC design methodologies and flows
• Proven ability to work with geographically distributed teams across different countries.
• Experience in SoC/ASIC Bring-Up/Power-On and Silicon Validation planning, tracking, and reporting
• . Well organized and structured: building plans with ASIC R&D teams, plans tracking, prioritizations, escalations
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to provide clear and concise program updates.
• Experience working with third-party service providers and external contract resources.
• Very good time management
• Experience working in a star-tup or fast-paced environment.