Senior Engineering Program Manager
Velaura AI develops ultra-low-power silicon and software technologies for AI compute infrastructure. Its solutions serve hyperscale data centers and Physical AI applications such as robotics, autonomous systems, drones, and edge devices.
Maintainer signals as of 8/23/2026
Funding history
About Velaura AI, Inc.
Velaura AI is an AI compute infrastructure company developing ultra-low-power silicon and software technologies. Its Titan Core™ platform uses proprietary digital chip IP, low-voltage libraries, EDA flows, and design methodologies to improve performance per watt in AI accelerators while maintaining performance, yield, and reliability. The company also applies this technology to Physical AI systems, including industrial robots, autonomous machines, drones, humanoids, and edge devices. Velaura engages hyperscalers, XPU companies, and developers of next-generation AI infrastructure and Physical AI solutions.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
Drive the end-to-end Physical AI SoC program from architecture through tapeout, silicon bring-up, platform and software readiness, and production readiness. Own integrated schedules, manage risks and dependencies, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and establish program management processes for a growing engineering organization.
Requirements
- 10+ years of engineering program management experience in semiconductors
- Experience managing at least one complex SoC program from architecture through tapeout and bring-up
- Experience managing programs spanning silicon, platform hardware, and software
- Experience managing third-party IP vendors, milestone-based contracts, and cross-vendor dependencies
- Technical fluency in RTL milestones, verification coverage, physical design closure, DFT, and software or firmware bring-up
- Expertise in schedule development, critical-path analysis, risk management, change control, and stakeholder communication
- Ability to influence engineering, vendor, and executive audiences without authority
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience with advanced process nodes and foundry or OSAT engagement models preferred
- Experience in edge AI, automotive, robotics, or embedded or safety-adjacent domains preferred
- Experience at an early-stage or high-growth company preferred
- Master’s degree in engineering or business preferred
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end SoC program plan and integrated schedule
- Drive platform and software execution alongside silicon development
- Manage third-party IP vendor engagements, deliverables, contracts, quality metrics, errata, and dependencies
- Run milestone reviews, cross-functional syncs, executive reporting, and decision logs
- Identify, quantify, and mitigate program risks
- Coordinate foundry, OSAT, design services, and platform manufacturing partners
- Build program management processes, tools, and templates
- Mentor teams on execution discipline
Benefits
- Performance-based incentives
- Equity participation
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities