Silicon Technology Manager - Austin, Texas, United States
Originally posted 18 June 2026 by the employer.
About the role
Cirrus Logic is seeking an experienced Silicon Technology Manager to lead the Silicon NPI team in support of mixed-signal product development. In this role, you will serve as the link between foundry process capabilities and the requirements of high-performance analog and mixed-signal design.
What you'll do
- Lead the Silicon NPI team in enabling mixed-signal product development from technology selection through production ramp. - Bridge foundry process capabilities with product and design requirements to ensure robust, manufacturable silicon solutions. - Guide resolution of critical silicon technology challenges, including safe operating area (SOA), design rule check (DRC), reliability, and process- or device-related product risks. - Partner with design, PDK, product engineering, and foundry teams to identify root causes, evaluate tradeoffs, and implement corrective actions. - Drive foundry engagement with technical priorities, measurable goals, and accountability to support NPI milestones. - Build, lead, and develop a team of Silicon Technology Engineers through coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance.
What you'll need
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field, OR Ph.D. with a focus on semiconductor fabrication, semiconductor process technology, or solid-state device physics. - 10+ years of experience in semiconductor technology development, process integration, or fabrication environments. - 3+ years of experience in technical leadership and/or people management. - Strong knowledge of CMOS technology, including semiconductor physics, transistor architecture, device characterization, safe operating area, and reliability. - Hands-on experience in CMOS process integration, process control, and high-volume manufacturing. - Demonstrated ability to collaborate across design, PDK, product, and foundry organizations to resolve product development issues.
This role has been open 126 days — well above the 70-day median for EDA/CAD Engineering roles.
EDA/CAD Engineering · EDA Tools
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Open roles in category
696
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Median days open
70 d
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Median salary
$193k
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| Metric | Cirrus Logic | All employers we track in this specialty (696 roles · 76 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 4 | 696 |
| Open roles in the wider Physical Implementation family | 6 | 1487 · 110 employers |
| Median days open | 167 d | 70 d (+97 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $193k |
Who's hiring in this category
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How we counted: 696 open EDA/CAD Engineering (EDA Tools) roles from 76 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 23 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Physical Implementation family row. Figures refresh nightly.