Foundry Program Manager, Sr Staff

You will serve as a Foundry Program Manager, Sr Staff at Synopsys, working closely with the world's leading foundries on the most advanced process technologies.

Job Summary

You have spent a decade or more working at the boundary between semiconductor technology and the people who need to make it real. You understand that the hardest part of bringing up IP on a new process node is not the design itself, it is the coordination across foundries, R&D teams, and customers who all speak slightly different technical languages and operate on conflicting timelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between Synopsys and foundry partners in Taiwan, coordinating IP enablement programs across multiple process nodes and technology platforms
• Manage cross-functional communication between Sales, Marketing, FAE, CAE, R&D, and foundry engineering teams to align on schedules, deliverables, and technical requirements
• Track and drive resolution of technical issues related to PDK updates, design kit releases, IP characterization, and test chip bring-up
• Identify program risks early, escalate appropriately, and coordinate mitigation plans across internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate test chip design, tapeout schedules, and silicon characterization activities with foundry partners to validate IP performance on new process technologies
• Maintain program dashboards, status reports, and executive briefings that translate complex technical progress into clear business outcomes
• Bridge foundry adoption timelines with internal IP development roadmaps, ensuring Synopsys IP is ready when customers need it for their SoC designs

The Impact You Will Have

• Enable Synopsys IP to be available on leading-edge process nodes faster, giving customers earlier access to differentiated IP for their products
• Reduce time-to-market for customer SoCs by ensuring smooth IP integration and fewer late-stage surprises during tapeout
• Strengthen foundry partnerships by being the reliable, knowledgeable point of contact who makes collaboration easier and more predictable
• Improve internal R&D efficiency by surfacing foundry updates and design kit changes before they become blockers
• Drive higher IP quality and performance by coordinating thorough test chip validation and silicon characterization programs
• Increase customer confidence in Synopsys IP by ensuring robust enablement and proven silicon results on the processes they care about
• Shape how Synopsys engages with foundries on future technology nodes by bringing lessons learned and process improvements back into the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field with 10 to 15+ years of relevant semiconductor industry experience
• Deep working knowledge of IC manufacturing, process technology nodes, design enablement flows, and sign-off processes
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin, with the ability to navigate technical discussions and business negotiations in both languages
• Direct experience coordinating with foundries, whether through PDK development, IP design, CAD tool enablement, or quality management programs
• Familiarity with analog and digital SoC design flows, including physical design, characterization, and silicon validation methodologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for program tracking and reporting; working knowledge of Copilot is a plus
• Experience communicating technical program status to stakeholders at multiple levels, from engineering teams to executive leadership