Rapidus Corporation US · 16 hours ago
IP Vendor Manager (Intellectual Property Engineer)
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRapidus Corporation US is seeking a technically skilled and highly organized IP Vendor Manager to manage the development and delivery of semiconductor IPs for their advanced 2nm technology platform. The role involves working with third-party vendors to develop various types of Interface, Sensor, Analog, and Foundation IPs, while leading vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.
Semiconductors
Hiring Manager
Robin Philippe
Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and select IP vendors for Interface, Sensor, Analog, and Foundation IPs
Negotiate development contracts and manage vendor relationships from initiation through final acceptance
Monitor development progress and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality, PDK-aligned IPs
Conduct technical reviews and verify IP deliverables in collaboration with internal engineering teams
Manage change requests, issue resolution, and interface with cross-functional departments for alignment
Maintain accurate project documentation and vendor performance metrics
Work closely with internal stakeholders including technology, design enablement, QA, and operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
Solid understanding of semiconductor IP development, especially for advanced nodes (5nm and below)
5+ years of experience in IP development, IP integration, or vendor management
Technical knowledge in areas such as SerDes, UCIe, analog/mixed-signal design, standard cell libraries
Strong communication and organizational skills, with experience working across multiple departments
Company
Rapidus Corporation US
Rapidus Corporation is a Japanese company dedicated to the research, development, design, manufacture and sales of advanced logic semiconductors.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase