Technical Program Manager, Silicon/Hardware

What MatX Is Building

MatX is on a mission to be the compute platform for Artificial General Intelligence. We are developing vertically integrated full-stack solutions from silicon to systems including hardware and software to train and run the largest Machine Learning workloads for Artificial General Intelligence. 

MatX is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join our Silicon/Hardware team as we create best-in-class silicon for high-performance and sustainable GenAI. Successful candidates for this role  will be responsible for delivering performant and functionally accurate silicon for MatX products across compute, memory management. High-speed connectivity and other key technologies.

About the Role

You will own the cross-functional execution framework for advanced Silicon HW programs, from early planning through tapeout. You will drive milestones, dependencies, execution reviews, decision-making forums, risk management, and tapeout readiness across multiple engineering teams.

What You'll Do Here

• Lead end-to-end execution of Silicon HW development programs, from concept through production, driving planning and implementation across cross-functional teams.

• Partner tightly with Architecture, RTL Design, and Design Verification (DV) teams to identify bottlenecks, track coverage metrics, and mitigate risks before they impact the tapeout schedule.

• Define the core operational processes and modes of work for the HW group, building and refining the stage-gate reviews required to transition smoothly from architecture into implementation and verification.

• Develop playbooks and best practices for program management across the Silicon HW organization for cross-functional deliveries.

• Support silicon planning across performance, power, area, cost, reliability, and manufacturability tradeoffs.

• Track technical dependencies, schedule risks, owners, closure dates, critical path, program milestones, tapeout readiness, silicon bring-up deliverables, and escalation paths.

• Manage technical risks related to schedule, design maturity, IP readiness, verification closure, physical signoff, package/test readiness, and supply chain.

• Act as a liaison between hardware teams and company leadership, providing clear, timely updates and insights.

Who you are 

• 15+ years of experience in chip/IC development as an engineer, engineering manager, or technical program manager, with at least 3 years in a technical program manager role.

• Experience leading Silicon HW programs through multiple phases of the silicon lifecycle, with end-to-end chip execution from concept to silicon.

• Experience driving complex cross-functional programs with multiple engineering teams, technical dependencies, external vendors, and tight schedules.

• Technical fluency in SoC or chiplet design flows — enough to understand RTL milestones, DV signoff, Silicon HW handoffs, and silicon bring-up phases without needing translation.

• Strong technical judgment with the ability to manage tradeoffs across performance, power, area, cost, schedule, quality, and risk.

• Ability to drive schedules, dependency management, issue tracking, risk management, milestone governance, and executive-level communication.

• Experience coordinating design reviews and driving closure across cross-functional engineering teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize technical risks, tradeoffs, decisions, and schedule impact.

• Proficiency with program-management and engineering collaboration tools such as Jira, GitHub, Confluence, Smartsheet, MS Project, Google Workspace, or equivalent.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with AI infrastructure, datacenter racks, networking systems, storage systems, or high-power server platforms.

• Experience coordinating programs involving high-speed interconnects, liquid-cooled systems, telemetry, diagnostics, or rack-scale validation.

• Prior hands-on engineering experience in BE PD.

Compensation

The US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation.

• Early Career - $160,000 - $275,000 + equity

• Mid Career - $175,000 - $400,000 + equity

• Senior Career - $250,000 - $600,000 + equity

What We Offer

• Time off: 4 weeks PTO (accrued) + 12 company Holidays + up to 3 weeks remote work

• Health: Company-subsidized Medical (Kaiser or Anthem) for employees & dependents, Guardian Dental and Vision insurances for employee & dependents, and life insurance (employee only), plus HSA and FSA offerings via Lively.

• Financial Wellbeing: Choose from Roth IRA or 401K (or both) retirement plans with up to 5% company contribution to 401K (even if you don't contribute). Also, 100% company-paid life insurance (up to $300K) and long-term disability insurances.

• Professional Development: $1500 Professional Development Budget (per year)

• Team Meals: MatX provides onsite team lunch & dinner Monday - Friday, with your choice of ordering via WeBox, Specialty’s or via our reimbursement system

• Commute on Us: Commute on our company Uber account, or reimburse your train rides. Either way, we pay 100% for your daily commute.

• MatX E[x]tras: $50/mo to use on the perk you value most

• Cell & Internet Reimbursement: $35/mo for cellular and $40/mo for wifi

• Remote Home Setup: Use our Amazon business account for up to $1000 in office setup purchases.

• Mental Wellbeing: 100% paid mental health benefit via SpringHealth and Guardian EAP.

• Support to Parents: Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave regardless of path to parenthood, 10 weeks pregnancy disability leave, flexible return-to-work hours, and Benepass reproductive health & parental benefit.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our team and our focus on creating an inviting and inclusive work experience, MatX is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.---------

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities.--------

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