PRINCIPAL PROGRAM MANAGER, AI FOR ELECTRONIC DESIGN AUTOMATION (EDA)

Company: Microsoft
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

The Strategic Missions and Technologies (SMT) division develops and delivers advanced AI, cloud capabilities, and strategic infrastructure to help solve the world's major challenges. From quantum computing for drug development and material design, to government-certified clouds providing Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI (GAI) for national security, and autonomous systems for better managing biosecurity to reduce disease risks and protect ecosystems - joining SMT means building the future, partnering with government, and working in an exhilarating impact-focused environment.We are looking for an accomplished Principal Program Manager, AI for Electronic Design Automation (EDA) to drive architecture, integration, and data science for incorporation of chip design into Generative AI enabled solutions. This individual will be capable of identifying and acting on the opportunities that emerging technologies present for dramatic design productivity improvements. Focus will be on refining the technical vision, prototyping promising approaches and internally championing chip design requirements. - This role requires--- collaborating with engineers, researchers, partners and teaching customers to assess, prioritize, and execute on the most promising opportunities to deliver impact.---We're---looking for someone who has a demonstrated history of creatively managing and solving hard technical problems and is passionate about building solutions with potential to revolutionize how chips are designed. An entrepreneurial approach and ability to take initiative and move fast are essential.------Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. -In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. -1772539Required Qualifications: -Experience with chip design flows including simulation, synthesis and place & route of digital or mixed signal systems at block and chip levels.Experience with fundamentals of deep learning, AI, Large Language Models (LLMs) and cloud computing fundamentals.Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development in the field of electronic design automation, semiconductor IP, and advanced design methodologies.OR equivalent experience.3+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.Other Requirements:Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:---Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.Preferred Qualifications:Hands-on experience with front and/or back-end ASIC/SoC designUnderstanding of modern EDA tools, IP, and flowsUnderstanding of Generative AI technologies, integration methods, and dataset strategiesAbility to define, modify, and extend automation through scripting and programmingAbility to work well with and articulate ideas and concepts to non-expertsFamiliarity with distributed systems at scaleAbility to work well in a matrixed environment and with ambiguityHands-on use of development tools for AI models and their lifecycleTechnical Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $180,400 - $294,000 per year.Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: -Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 18, 2024.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. - We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request -via the Accommodation request form.Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.#SMTCareersEstablish a shared vision within the team and internal teaching customers--- -Drive requirements refinement, selection of precursor technologies and datasetsDrive prototyping and product development with a team of world-class engineers------ -Anticipate,---identify, and---mitigate---blockers to success -goals -Define and analyze metrics that inform the success of -efforts -Build and learn quickly in a constantly evolving environment------ -Identify---new areas of opportunity for product investment--- -Share actionable insight, learnings, feedback to drive continuous---improvements -Embody our -Culture -and -ValuesEmployment typeFull-TimeWork siteUp to 100% work from homeRole typeIndividual ContributorDisciplineTechnical Program ManagementProfessionProgram Management

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