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Salary: USD 110,000 - 160,000 / annual
Efficient Computer is building next-generation energy-efficient processors (Fabric architecture) for AI, autonomous systems, and intelligent infrastructure. The company has shipped its first processor (Electron E1) in volume and recently closed $97M in Series B funding.
You will join a small, high-impact Supply Chain and Operations team as a hands-on Manager, supporting the transition from prototype to production across multiple chip programs. This is a startup role where processes are still being built, and you'll work closely with engineers, executives, and external partners.
Key responsibilities include:
- Sourcing, evaluating, and procuring third-party semiconductor IP (processor cores, PHYs, memory compilers, standard cell libraries, analog/power IP)
- Negotiating IP license fees, NRE, royalties, scope, and renewals
- Partnering with design and verification engineers to evaluate IP technically and commercially (process node, foundry compatibility, silicon proof, vendor support, roadmap, financial health)
- Managing logistics and trade operations: freight forwarders, carriers, international shipping of high-value goods, customs clearance, import/export documentation, duties, tariffs, incoterms
- Building and maintaining cost analysis, contract management, and supply chain tracking systems
- Communicating risks early with options and recommendations to leadership and partners
- Operating independently in a fast-moving startup environment with bias toward execution
The role offers flexibility across three office locations: San Francisco Bay Area, Pittsburgh, PA, or Austin, TX.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 6+ years of supply chain, sourcing, or procurement experience (or 8+ years for Senior Manager level) with direct semiconductor industry background (Fabless, IDM, foundry, OSAT, IP vendor, or equipment)
- Proven experience sourcing and procuring third-party semiconductor IP, including negotiating license fees, NRE, royalties, scope, and renewals
- Ability to partner with engineers to evaluate IP technically and commercially (process node, foundry compatibility, silicon proof, deliverables, vendor support, roadmap, financial health)
- Strong logistics and trade operations experience: freight forwarders, carriers, international shipping of sensitive goods, customs clearance, import/export documentation, duties, tariffs, incoterms
- Working knowledge of chip design, manufacturing, packaging, testing, and shipping; hands-on foundry or OSAT management experience is a plus
- Strong cost analysis, negotiation, and contract skills
- Advanced Excel proficiency and discipline to build and maintain trackers, templates, and procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication; proactive risk escalation
- Comfort working independently in a startup environment
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
NICE TO HAVE:
- Startup or small-company experience building processes from scratch
- Export controls and ITAR experience in semiconductor or defense-adjacent environments
- Demand and supply planning, S&OP, inventory management experience
- High-mix, low-volume production or early ramp experience
- EDA tool licensing experience
- ERP and planning systems familiarity
- APICS (CPIM, CSCP), CPSM certification, or MBA
