Director - Principal Engineering Program Manager, ASIC

Company Description

Founded by Dr. Jonathan Rothberg in 2011, Butterfly Network is a digital health company on a mission to democratize medical imaging by making high-quality ultrasound affordable, easy-to-use, globally accessible, and intelligently connected. Today, 4.7 billion people around the world lack access to medical imaging, and Butterfly’s revolutionary Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology is changing that.

The company launched the world’s first handheld, single-probe, whole-body ultrasound system, Butterfly iQ, and has since continued to innovate with the iQ+ (2020) and iQ3 (2024)—each advancing the power and performance of ultrasound through semiconductor technology. Recognized by TIME’s Best Inventions, CNBC’s Disruptor 50, and Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas, Butterfly is reshaping the future of ultrasound and medical imaging.

Butterfly Embedded is a division of Butterfly Network focused on expanding the reach of Butterfly’s core Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology through strategic partnerships and technology integrations. The Butterfly Embedded team collaborates with partners across medical devices, life sciences, robotics, and industrial applications to co-develop and commercialize innovative ultrasound-powered solutions. By providing partners with access to our technology stack—including software development kits (SDKs), custom integrations, and engineering expertise—Butterfly Embedded enables the next generation of AI-powered, connected ultrasound solutions.

Joining Butterfly is the opportunity to redesign the future of healthcare through the power of technology. Embark on a journey with us to maximize global impact, motivated by the idea that our products will change the lives of millions, along with the people you love.

Job Description

Butterfly is seeking a Director - Principal Program Manager to lead end-to-end program management for our silicon development and partner-facing Butterfly Embedded integrations, spanning multiple concurrent workstreams across internal roadmaps and external partner/customer programs. Reporting to the Head of PMO, this role owns program execution from architecture through commercialization including ASIC, CMUT MEMS, packaging and V&V, and ensuring success is measured by qualified silicon in production and partner deliverables meeting technical, regulatory, and commercialization milestones.

This leader will define and operate the program management operating model (phase gates, design reviews, integrated schedules, change control), drive cross-functional execution across engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, supply chain, legal, and provide clear executive level visibility and decision support. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous, technically complex environments, brings strong semiconductor & system program leadership, and can manage partner programs with high efficiency and rigor.   

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Execution: Own ASIC silicon chip and Butterfly Embedded hardware program lifecycles from architecture and requirements through tapeout/ prototype, bring-up, qualification, customer milestone delivery, and production ramp, ensuring predictable execution and clear readiness criteria at each phase.
• Operating Model & Tooling: Define and enforce phase-gate governance, design review cadence, and a single integrated schedule across silicon, firmware, hardware, manufacturing, and customer deliverables, leveraging industry-standard PgM tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet) with explicit phase exit criteria.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive execution across ASIC/MEMS, hardware/device software integration, validation, manufacturing/NPI, quality/regulatory, and supply chain to ensure aligned priorities and rapid issue resolution.
• Partner & Vendor Management: Maintain alignment between technical priorities and external commitments; define deliverables, interfaces, and commercialization milestones; and coordinate foundries, OSATs, vendors, and customer dependencies.
• Risk & Change Control: Maintain RAID logs and critical path visibility; enforce disciplined change control across scope, schedule, cost, and customer commitments; and escalate risks with clear tradeoffs and recovery options.
• Budget & Resourcing: Own program resource planning, budget forecasting, and variance tracking, coordinating vendor/SOW execution with engineering, procurement, and finance.
• Compliance & Logistics: Integrate applicable compliance requirements (e.g., FDA/ISO/IEC) into program plans and coordinate procurement, build planning, and logistics to support ASIC silicon chip and POCUS product hardware milestones.
• Executive Reporting & Improvement: Deliver concise monthly/quarterly VP/C-level updates on status, risks, and decisions required, while continuously improving program rigor and execution scalability across ASIC silicon and POCUS product portfolios.

Qualifications

Baseline skills/experiences/attributes:

• 12+ years leading complex, cross-functional technical programs in semiconductor, embedded hardware, deep-tech, or regulated product environments.
• Demonstrated ownership of at least one full ASIC silicon lifecycle from architecture/spec freeze through tapeout, first silicon bring-up, qualification, and production ramp.
• Proven ability to lead across ASIC design, packaging/test (OSAT), validation, firmware/systems integration, manufacturing/NPI, quality, and supply chain, including direct coordination with foundries and external vendors.
• Experience delivering customer-facing embedded hardware products through EVT/DVT/PVT, NPI, and commercialization milestones.
• Deep expertise in integrated program scheduling, phase-gate governance, tapeout readiness management, yield/ramp tracking, RAID management, critical path control, and disciplined change management.
• Strong financial and resource planning capability, including budget forecasting, vendor/SOW management, and variance control.
• Ability to operate at both technical and executive levels — driving cross-functional tradeoffs while delivering clear, decision-oriented updates to VP/C-level leadership.
• Experience managing ambiguity, recovering from slips, and building predictable execution in complex hardware programs.
• Willingness to travel as required for foundry/OSAT, customer, and manufacturing engagements.

Ideally, you also have these skills/experiences/attributes (but it’s ok if you don’t!):

• Exposure to MEMS-based or mixed-signal ASIC programs.
• Experience supporting high-volume silicon ramp, yield improvement cycles, and cost-down programs.
• Familiarity with embedded software/firmware integration and SDK-based partner hardware ecosystems.
• Experience coordinating compliance activities alongside engineering (design controls, traceability, validation planning).
• Experience in medical devices, ultrasound, imaging systems, or other regulated hardware products (FDA/ISO/IEC environments).
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification.

Values

Innovation is what we do. Our values are how we make it happen. Butterflies are and believe in…

• Patient-Centric Innovators: Our mission is THE mission.
• Empowered to Impact: Every voice matters.
• One Team, One Goal: Unity fuels progress.
• Growth Champions: We embrace challenges.
• Action-Oriented Achievers: We follow through, every time.

Location

Butterfly offers a hybrid work model for most positions, with team members spending two or more days a week in the office. While flexibility is key, we value in-person connections that spark creativity and teamwork. Our offices are designed for collaboration, with comfortable workspaces, stocked kitchens, and opportunities to connect with peers.

This is a hybrid position and will be based out of our office in New York City, NY or Bay Area, CA. 

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive health insurance, encompassing dental and vision coverage, is provided to all our employees. As a health-tech company, we prioritize the well-being of our teams. We also contribute to Health Savings Account (HSA) accounts for all enrolled employees on an annual basis.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program - we provide access to tools and resources to support your emotional health and day-to-day needs.
• 401k plan and match - we facilitate your retirement goals.
• Eligible employees will have the opportunity to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off + 10 Holiday Days a Year - recharge and come back ready to make an impact
• Parental Leave - we aim to provide our employees with time to bond with their growing family, along with additional support for primary caregivers to help transition back to work 
• Competitive salaried compensation - we value our employees and show it 
• Equity - we want every employee to be a stakeholder
• The opportunity to build a revolutionary healthcare product and save millions of lives! 

 

Compensation 

Our estimated salary for this role is between $200,000 - $225,000 + bonus + equity + benefits in NYC and between $225,000 - $250,000 for the San Francisco Bay Area. Actual pay is determined by multiple factors such as skills, qualifications, experience and market demand.

 

 

For this role, we are only considering candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States and who do not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Butterfly Network does not accept agency resumes.

Butterfly Network is an E-Verify Company. 

Butterfly Network is an equal opportunity employer.  Regardless of race, traits associated with race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or Veteran status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Butterfly requires security adherence responsibilities from all employees. These include:  adhering to all company security policies and procedures, utilize provided company assets securely, and complete all required security awareness training programs. Safeguarding company data and systems from unauthorized access, modification, or destruction, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization. Immediately reporting any suspected or actual security incidents, including phishing attempts, malware infections, or unauthorized access, following the established incident response procedure.

 

 

 

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