EDA Ecosystem Technical Project Manager

Ericsson GmbH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson Silicon is seeking a Senior EDA Ecosystem Technical Program Manager to define and scale our EDA tool ecosystem across programs and engineering teams in Austin, TX. You will lead strategy, vendor partnerships, and cross-site enablement, driving multi‑million‑dollar decisions with data-driven insight while shaping the RTL-to-GDSII workflow and EDA roadmap for next‑gen silicon programs.

The role requires executive communication, global collaboration, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in the semiconductor or EDA industry.
• Deep knowledge of RTL-to-GDSII design flow and tool capabilities.
• Hands-on CAD/EDA background with strategic leadership.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, SOWs, and exec engagements.
• Multi-site delivery across US and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Define EDA ecosystem strategy and vendor partnerships.
• Drive multi-year EDA capability roadmap.
• Manage license portfolio, forecast demand, and cost reductions.
• Coordinate cross-site collaboration and enablement for tooling.
• Influence executive leadership with data-driven decisions.

Skills

EDA domain knowledge

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Multi-site delivery

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Commercial EDA tools

Job description

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EDA Ecosystem Technical Project Manager, Austin, Texas

This is not a remote work opportunity.

About this opportunity

Ericsson Silicon is scaling its custom ASIC capabilities across 5G Advanced and 6G. Central Engineering (CE) provides the foundational design methodology, tools, and infrastructure that all silicon programs depend on. We are looking for a Senior EDA Ecosystem Technical Program Manager to define and drive the tool ecosystem strategy across programs and engineering teams.

What you will do

You will manage horizontal technical program execution for the EDA domain, orchestrating lifecycles, resource requirements, vendor partnerships, cross-functional dependencies, and environment readiness. You will not write RTL, close timing, or evaluate individual CAD tools, but you will maintain the programmatic depth to challenge infrastructure assumptions and drive informed EDA roadmap decisions. You will make domain-level recommendations and lead cross-functional alignment in partnership with CAD, CE, and Silicon leadership.

The EDA ecosystem strategy is being redefined now — you will architect and scale it, rather than simply maintain an existing program. You will exercise significant influence over multi-million-dollar investment decisions across a globally distributed organization.

You will define Ericsson Silicon's EDA ecosystem strategy, establish strategic vendor partnerships, and drive measurable improvements in tool capability and cost efficiency across the organization. Success means engineering teams have the right tools at the right time, vendor relationships are operating at a strategic level, and EDA investment decisions are data-driven and aligned with silicon program needs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Vendor Management

• Orchestrate the EDA framework strategy: Facilitate tool selection, track flow architecture requirements, manage the vendor portfolio, and coordinate technology node enablement with CAD leaders.
• Develop the multi-year EDA capability roadmap (1-year tactical, 3-year strategic) by aligning engineering requirements with the silicon product roadmap.
• Drive vendor roadmap alignment, structure tool evaluations, and lead the negotiation and management of SOWs and technology access agreements.
• Monitor emerging technologies (AI/ML-enabled EDA, cloud-native solutions) and drive collaborative build‑vs‑buy frameworks across organizations.

Capacity & Cost

• Own the EDA license portfolio strategy: Track utilization optimization, drive demand forecasting, manage renewal planning, and deliver cost reduction.
• Drive Design Environment capacity planning (compute, storage, licenses) and develop spend forecasting models based on CAD infrastructure inputs.
• Build budget estimates and conduct total cost of ownership analyses for EDA ecosystem decisions.

Enablement & Communication

• Support technical and methodology change across engineering sections; facilitate cross-functional access to tools, infrastructure, and automation.
• Partner with CAD Engineering Managers to ensure EDA ecosystem decisions align with domain-level enablement needs and delivery priorities.
• Support cross-site coordination for EDA consistency; build collaboration across internal teams and external partners.

Long Description

What you will Bring

• Several years of experience in the semiconductor or EDA industry; including direct experience in EDA/CAD-related roles (methodology, infrastructure, vendor-facing, or technical program management).
• Comprehensive understanding of the RTL-to-GDSII design flow with ability to evaluate tool capabilities and identify flow bottlenecks.
• Deep familiarity with commercial EDA tools from at least two major vendors.
• Proven experience managing strategic EDA vendor relationships — roadmap discussions, evaluations, SOWs, and executive-level engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions and influence senior engineering leadership without direct authority.
• Track record of managing horizontal domain delivery across multiple programs, teams, and geographies.
• Executive-level communication skills; concise, precise, and effective across engineering, vendor, and leadership audiences.
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Prior hands‑on engineering background (CAD/EDA, physical design, synthesis) with transition to strategic technical leadership.
• Experience enabling EDA flows for advanced nodes (7nm and below).
• Enterprise‑scale EDA license portfolio management (multi‑million‑dollar spend, hundreds of users).
• Experience building EDA ecosystems or vendor engagement models from early maturity.
• Multi‑site operations experience across US and Europe.
• Financial acumen: contract negotiations, TCO analysis, build‑vs‑buy investment cases.
• Knowledge of AI/ML-enabled EDA capabilities and cloud/hybrid compute strategies.
• Established relationships within the EDA vendor ecosystem at technical and executive levels.

Ericsson uses a merit‑based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [e-mail].

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Primary country and city: USA || Austin, Texas

Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson

At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.

Your Pay

The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $255,000

• LOCATION: Austin, Texas

Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan (STV ): Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro‑ration rules apply.

Your Health

Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.

Your Financial Security

We invest in both your short and long‑term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match$1for every$1putinthe401(k) Planonthefirst3%ofeligiblepay,+50centsonevery$1onthenext2%ofeligiblepay…..….…the… …”

Your Time

Your work‑life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro‑rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.

Additional Benefits

Ericsson offers many other company‑paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.