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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Program Management - Principal / Sr. Principal Technical Program Manager (Semiconductor) in Mundelein - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** Mundelein, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Confluence, JIRA, Computer Engineering, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Firmware, Microsoft Project, Software Engineering, High Performance Computing, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Front End Software Development, Physical Design - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/program-management-principal-sr-principal-technical-program-manager-semiconductor-mundelein ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field. * 15+ years of experience in semiconductor program management, with a strong background in ASIC development. * Proven ability to lead and drive large-scale, complex semiconductor projects across multiple disciplines. * Experience in working with external IP vendors and customers on deliverables and integration requirements. * Strong understanding of the entire silicon development lifecycle, including front-end and back-end design, packaging, PCB design, and bring-up. * Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making skills. * Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Confluence) and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall). * Experience with networking ASICs, mixed-signal PHY SOCs, high-performance computing, AI/ML accelerators * Knowledge of firmware and software development in relation to silicon bring-up. * PMP or similar program management certification is a plus. ## Description Job DescriptionJob DescriptionON-SITE (BAY AREA)Join the leading chiplet startup! As an Eliyan Principal Technical Program Manager, you will be working at a fast-paced early-stage startup creating technologies that fuel tomorrow's chiplet based systems with best-in-class power, area, manufacturability, and design flexibility. You will be responsible for leading, planning, and help execute ASIC development and platform program. You will work with a cross-functional team of experts that operate from first principles, innovate and push the envelope to create high-volume and high-performance manufacturable products. We offer a fun work environment with excellent benefits.Key Responsibilities: * Program Leadership: Manage and oversee all phases of ASIC and platform development, including architecture, design, verification, validation, bring-up, and production readiness. * Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with internal teams, including digital design, design verification, DFT, physical design, analog design, packaging and substrate design, PCB and platform design, silicon bring-up, firmware, and software teams. * Vendor and Customer Management: Collaborate with external vendors for IP sourcing, ensuring compliance with project timelines and requirements. Interface with customers to define deliverables and ensure seamless integration of IP and silicon solutions. * Schedule and Risk Management: Define program timelines, set milestones, and proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure timely project delivery. * Budget and Resource Allocation: Manage program budgets, allocate resources efficiently, and track expenses to optimize development efforts. * Technical Reviews and Decision-Making: Conduct regular program reviews, assess technical challenges, and drive strategic decisions to optimize performance, cost, and schedule. * Process Improvement: Define and enhance program management best practices, improving execution efficiency across teams and projects. * Documentation and Reporting: Maintain clear and detailed documentation, provide regular program updates, and report progress to key stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023)