The Senior Technical Program Manager will lead analog and mixed-signal IC design projects from specification to silicon at Bitdeer Technologies Group, applying an innovative hybrid Agile approach tailored for hardware development. This role is central to advancing Bitdeer’s semiconductor and Bitcoin mining technology through strong technical leadership and cross-functional coordination.
What You'll Do
- Manage analog and mixed-signal IC design projects (spec-to-silicon) using a highly innovative approach to circuit design
- Influence schedule, execution, risk management, and cross-functional coordination (Analog Design, Physical Design, Verification, Tapeout)
- Plan, track, and drive IC projects (schedule, resources, milestones)
- Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams and technical dependencies
- Implement and facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives) within various engineering teams
- Use tools like Jira/Confluence to track complex cross-functional dependencies between RTL design, verification, and post-silicon validation
- Identify, track, and drive resolution of technical issues (design, tools, methodology, silicon)
- Identify technical bottlenecks early in the design cycle to assess and mitigate project risks
- Act as the 'translator' between deep technical engineering teams and executive leadership, providing clear data-driven updates on velocity, burn-down charts, and milestone hits
What We're Looking For
- BS EE/CE/Engineering Management or related
- 5+ years semiconductor industry (ideally analog and mixed-signal IC design)
- Familiarity with Agile concepts and how to apply agile concepts to hardware design
- Understanding of custom mixed-signal IC design flows
- Experience managing complex, cross-functional technical projects
Nice to Have
- MS/PhD EE/CE
- Proven experience acting as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in a hardware-centric environment
- Understanding of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) is a plus
- Direct experience in SHA256 Bitcoin integrated circuits
- Advanced node (<10nm) and silicon bring-up experience
- Familiarity with standard EDA tools & foundry interactions
- Experience managing leading edge new technologies
Technical Stack
- Jira
- Confluence
- EDA tools
- Agile/Scrum
- SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
Team & Environment
- Cross-functional engineering teams including Analog Design, Physical Design, Verification, and Tapeout
Benefits & Compensation
- Equal employment opportunity
- Global operations
- Commitment to innovation in Bitcoin mining and AI cloud technologies
Work Mode
- Global role with team locations in United States, Bhutan, Norway, Canada, Malaysia, Ethiopia
Bitdeer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with country, state, and local laws. Bitdeer does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on conditions such as race, colour, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital and/or parental status, religion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background or social origin, social status, disability, age, indigenous status, and union.
