Technical Project Manager, Semiconductor

Claros is a power management solutions company that is innovating at the intersection of power andcompute to make AI more sustainable and widely available. By driving down the cost and complexity of power deliveryand leveraging innovative hardware and software the company seeks to decrease energy consumption optimizepower delivery increase compute performance and maximize the efficiency of AI operations.

Technical Project Manager - Semiconductor

About Claros

Claros innovates at the intersection of power and compute. We build advanced semiconductor power management solutions that improve AI compute capacity efficiency and is an early-stage startup company located in Torrance CA. If you are looking for challenging work and a strong technical environment with the collaborative & supportive culture then Claros Tech is the company for you. We offer industry the best competitive pay & benefits and early-stage stock options.

Location: Minimum of 3 days a week in the office in Torrance CA.(Hybrid role)

This role will report to: CTO/CEO

About the Team

We are open-minded fast paced problem solvers that value open dialogue and candor. Our passion is to challenge the status-quo and we embrace transformational thinking. Our response is never no but. instead yes if.. We are mindful of our personal and organizational blinders and try to build an environment where our team members are At Their Best.

About The Role

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to deliver chips advanced modules and licensable IP from design handoff through mass production. This role combines semiconductor process and packaging expertise with cross-functional execution vendor management and customer engagement. The ideal candidate functions in a hybrid role for both customer and internal facing. Customer facing is a blend of product application and product management to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term partnership. Internally bringing advancements in semiconductor packaging testing and manufacturing while guiding engineering decisions together with product architecture.

What You Will Do

• The ideal candidate is highly organized proactive and articulate with the technical credibility to partner directly with customer engineering teams working on the most advanced xPU SoCs in the industry. This role offers significant opportunity for impact ownership and growth contributing directly to both customer product success and PowerLattices commercial momentum.
• Serve as the primary technical and strategic interface for key AI Data Center and server customers understanding their architecture roadmaps KPIs and deployment models. Making sure the internal engineering team is aligned with the customers expectations.
• Drive end-to-end product execution for chips advanced 2.5D/3D modules and licensable IP ensuring on-time on-spec and on-cost delivery.
• Act as the central point of coordination across design validation manufacturing and supply chain to ensure cross-functional alignment and execution against customer milestones.
• Lead development of reusable IP blocks for internal and external licensing.
• Executing integration of advanced process nodes and packaging techniques (chiplets 3D).
• Evaluate qualify and manage vendors alongside our internal subject matter experts; negotiate pricing and creative financial agreements to optimize cost and risk.
• Distill complex technical issues into clear simple terms and present solution paths with trade-offs.

What You Bring

• BSEE required; MSEE or PhD preferred.
• 8 years in semiconductor product development with high-volume delivery of chips modules and IP.
• Hybrid Skillset: Demonstrated ability to operate across product engineering application engineering and product management disciplines
• Experience taking devices through qualification i.e. Automotive standards (AEC-Q100 ISO 26262).
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor process technology advanced packaging and DFM/DFT flows.
• Familiarity with phase-gate and structured project management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to reduce overall product cost through strategic supplier negotiations yield improvements on ATE and test time optimization.
• Proven experience managing and qualifying vendors while building strategic partnerships.
• Ability to simplify complex technical issues and communicate effectively with executives design leads and vendors.
• Track record of delivering and qualifying products to Tier-1 hyperscale/cloud customers.
• Execution Ownership. Ensures cross-functional alignment and on-time delivery.
• Technology Pathfinder. Bring in new processes packaging and test advancements.
• Strategic Communication Simplifies complexity and presents trade-offs for decision-making.
• Cost & Yield Optimization Reduces total product cost through supplier and test efficiency improvements.
• Proactivity & Curiosity. Anticipates challenges and seeks innovative solutions.
• Vendor & Customer Leadership. Builds trust-based partnerships with suppliers and Tier-1 customers.

What We Offer

• Career track opportunity with potential for rapid advancement with strong performance as the firm grows
• 100% employer paid comprehensive health care including medical dental and vision for you and your family.
• Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees normal pay.
• Unlimited PTO with management approval.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Optional 401K FSA and equity incentives available.

Salary Range:$185000-$215000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience skills and other factors.

OurRed Cell PartnersBenefits:

• Career track opportunity with potential for rapid advancement withstrong performanceas the firm grows

• 100% employer paid comprehensive health care including medical dental and vision for you and your family.

• Paid maternity and paternity for14 weeksat employees normal pay.

• Unlimited PTO with management approval.

• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Optional 401K FSA and equity incentives available.

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