Principal Engineer, Technical Program Manager

Ayar Labs

San Jose, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$170,000–$210,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Budget Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Acquisition, Industry Standards, Leadership, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Photonics, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Schedule Development, Semiconductors, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

Seeking an experienced Principal Engineer, Technical Program Manager to lead complex engineering programs in silicon-photonics and laser light source platforms.

  • Develop and manage schedules, budgets, and resources for on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams (software, hardware, mechanical) and manage supplier interactions.
  • Establish development phases and gate criteria from concept to high-volume manufacturing.
  • Identify and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies, providing regular status updates to leadership.
  • Foster collaboration, innovation, and compliance with industry standards.
  • Work with product teams to ensure successful launches and customer adoption.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and promote continuous improvement.
  • Requires 12+ years in semiconductor/photonics program management, a strong technical background, and relevant certifications. Preferred qualifications include system-level experience and advanced degrees. Salary range: $170K-$210K.

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Ayar Labs