Join the most cutting-edge and well-funded hardware startup in Silicon Valley as a Global Sourcing Manager (GSM). Our mission is to reimagine silicon and create computing platforms that will transform the industry. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented and passionate engineers in the world to create designs that push the envelope on performance, energy efficiency and scalability. We offer a fun, creative and flexible work environment, with a shared vision to build products to change the world.

As a GSM, you will co-develop process/product enhancement solutions working with top tier foundries & OSAT’s, source & price wafers, packages & components to ensure our products have industry-leading power, performance, area & total cost of ownership (TCO)

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Material Science
• 10-15 years of experience in both IDM and fabless semis - in semiconductor operations and sourcing/supply chain
• Expertise working on

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Capex, Substrates, Sockets, Packages, Heterogeneous Integration, Test Lab Instruments, Electrical Testers, etc.
• Fab Process/Device Engineering background
• Tier 1 Foundry and OSAT experience
• Experience with managing supply chains - forecasting, placing orders, managing push/pull techniques
• Exposure to NPI methodology

Roles and Responsibilities

• Direct working knowledge on competitive pricing and cost reduction strategies - own the cost model
• Work with cross-functional teams - work with silicon/yield engineering, program management teams to provide timely decision-making information from foundries, OSATs and component suppliers on process & package development initiatives.
• Working knowledge at IDM’s & fabless semis at multiple companies to pull in from best of breed methodologies
• Hands-on individual role with working-level exposure to supply chain management software tools/communication methods: track wafer, die, packages, components and manage inventories for timely delivery to both development projects & upon production release.
• Tough negotiator, however strikes a good balance/respect in partnering with suppliers.
• Recommend methodology & pricing improvement roadmaps to ensure our silicon has the best power, performance, area & TCO.
• Work with foundries & OSAT’s to resolve process/package/test technical & operational issues