> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2730488-ip-eda-and-ecosystem-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2730488-ip-eda-and-ecosystem-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IP, EDA and Ecosystem Manager - **Company:** TYLSEMI INC. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Spreadsheets, PCI Express, Network Switches, Machine Learning Operations, Physical Design - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/ip-eda-and-soc-ecosystem-manager-tylsemi-9851883 ## About the Role If you're reading this, you're probably comfortable. You have a good job at a stable company with all the benefits., * 15+ years of technical ecosystem management experience in semiconductor, custom silicon, or chiplet/advanced packaging environments * Direct experience interfacing with ecosystem partners - chip development schedules, interdepencies on EDA and IP, tape-out schedules and silicon bringup timelines * Familiarity with silicon fabrication, advanced packaging formats: CoWoS, InFO, 2.5D/3D integration, substrate/interposer-based assembly * Technical fluency in SoC or chiplet design flows - enough to understand RTL milestones, DV sign-off, PD handoffs, and silicon bring-up phases without needing translation * Strong communication skills - comfortable presenting program status and risk posture to internal and external stakeholders * Proficiency with program tracking tools (and spreadsheet-based trackers); experience building program infrastructure from scratch is a plus * Familiarity with key connectivity IPs UCIe, PCIe Gen 5/6/7+, or high-bandwidth D2D interconnect standards is a strong plus Nice to Have to Shine * Prior experience at a chiplet startup, merchant silicon company, or systems company * Background in AI/ML infrastructure silicon - accelerators, network switches, CPO-enabled platforms * Familiarity with IVR/PMIC integration challenges in advanced packaging * Exposure to EDA infrastructure programs (SNPS/CDNS cloud flows) ## Description * No endless meetings, no PowerPoint presentations to convince middle management., TylSemi is looking for a IP, EDA and Ecosystem Manager who can sit at the intersection of silicon, ecosystem, and customer success. You will own the operational thread that connects our stretagic initiatives to customers and semiconductor ecosystem - making sure every engagement moves with precision from idea to silicon. This is a high-visibility, high-ownership role at a company in its earliest and most consequential stage. You will work directly with founders, customers, the leading semiconductor ecosystem players. No layers, no ambiguity about impact. 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