Quadric · 1 month ago
Director / Sr Program Manager, AI Accelerator
Burlingame, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
15+ years expQuadric is an innovative company specializing in AI acceleration technology with a focus on neural processing units. They are seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee the planning and execution of software and hardware product releases, ensuring alignment across teams and driving successful outcomes throughout the product lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Own and program manage all aspects of complex Software (SW) Releases, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and scope adherence
Drive and track progress across engineering and cross-functional teams, identifying bottlenecks, mitigating risks, and proactively driving execution to meet program milestones
Champion and enforce effective program management methodologies and best practices across the organization
Facilitate and drive alignment between engineering (SW, HW, Silicon), product management, sales, operations, and external partners
Act as the primary point of contact for technical program matters with key customers, translating their needs into actionable engineering tasks
Manage the funneling of requirements and defects back to the engineering organization, ensuring clear prioritization and timely resolution
Clearly communicate program status, risks, and dependencies to executive leadership, technical teams, and external stakeholders
Lead the end-to-end program management for safety certification processes (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508) for our products and associated tools, ensuring all necessary documentation and engineering rigor is met
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in a Program Management (PM) role, specifically focused on technical programs involving AI acceleration chips, embedded systems, software, and hardware
Master's degree (MS) in Computer Science or a related technical field is required
Proven experience successfully working with and managing distributed teams and programs across multiple geographies and timezones
Deep expertise and proficiency with Program Management tools such as JIRA, GitHub Issues, and Quality Center (QC), including advanced reporting and workflow management
Demonstrated ability to drive complex technical projects in the AI/ML and embedded processing domain
Preferred
Good understanding and working knowledge of AI SW compilers (e.g., TVM, MLIR, LLVM, IREE)
Knowledge of AI kernel development and familiarity with popular deep learning frameworks like JAX, PyTorch, ONNX, and TensorFlow (TF)
Current Program Management (PM) certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP, CSM, SAFe) is a significant plus
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Work From Home
Free Food & Snacks
Stock Option Plan
Company
Quadric
Quadric develops semiconductor intellectual property and tools for on-device artificial intelligence computing.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$73.75MKey Investors
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2026-01-14Series C· $30M
2022-12-15Series B· $5.5M
2022-12-15Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Daniel Firu
Co-Founder & CPO
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