Sr. Director, EDA Engineering

 

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

 

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We value open communication, mutual trust, and respect. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 72376 

Job Summary

Skyworks seeks a Senior Director of EDA Engineering to lead advanced EDA engineering efforts globally. We are looking for a leader with experience working in a worldwide organization, leveraging advantages of lower-cost geographies. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Acoustics and EDA Engineering, this leader will set the tone for technical direction in conjunction with business leaders and other divisional engineering leaders to ensure commercial success. 

As the EDA/CAD (Electronic Design Automation/Computer-Aided Design) Senior Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the EDA/CAD engineering team within the company. Your primary objective is to ensure the efficient and effective utilization of EDA/CAD tools and methodologies to support the development and validation of electronic designs and integrated circuits. This position plays a critical role in driving innovation, enhancing productivity, and ensuring the successful execution of complex electronic design projects.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership and guidance to the EDA/CAD engineering team. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging professional growth and skill development among team members.
 

• EDA/CAD Tool Selection and Integration: Evaluate, select, and implement state-of-the-art EDA/CAD tools and software suites to enhance the design and verification processes. Collaborate with vendors and other stakeholders to drive the path to enabling most efficient 
flows, tools and methodology, in close collaboration with design engineering and IT.
 

• Methodology Development: Develop and enhance EDA/CAD methodologies and design flows to optimize efficiency, quality, and reliability in the development of electronic designs. Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive their implementation across the team.
 

• Design Flow Optimization: Work closely with design teams to analyze and improve the design flow, identify bottlenecks, and streamline the development process. Implement automation and scripting solutions to increase productivity and reduce design cycle time.
 

• Design Verification and Validation: Oversee the development of design verification and validation strategies, ensuring that designs meet performance, power, and area specifications. Collaborate with design teams to address any identified issues and ensure successful tape-outs.
 

• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain rigorous quality assurance practices for EDA/CAD deliverables, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
 

• Resource Management: Effectively allocate resources, including staffing, budget, and equipment, to support project schedules and meet business objectives.
 

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other engineering teams, such as ASIC design, systems, and verification teams, to ensure smooth integration of EDA/CAD processes and foster 
a culture of collaboration.
 

• Technology Trends: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and trends in EDA/CAD  technologies and methodologies. Assess their potential impact on the company's development strategies and recommend appropriate adoption. Drive choices of CAD tools, the IT 
infrastructure and design methodology to ensure best-in-class methodology, coverage, time-to-market, as well as the most cost-efficient CAD deployment based on a Total-Cost-of-Ownership approach.

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