Senior Director of Industrial and Multimarket IC Design Engineering

Responsibilities

MaxLinear is seeking a Senior Director of Industrial and Multimarket IC Design Engineering to lead and drive global design engineering teams. In this role, you will focus on the following: 

• Leadership and Strategy:
  • Provide strong technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the power management, serial transceivers, mixed signal interface bridges, IC design engineering teams in US and Asia
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish technology roadmaps, product strategies, and project plans aligned with MaxLinear’s overall business objectives
  • Identify emerging trends, technologies, and market demands to drive innovation in analog, mixed signal, power management product development
• Project Management:
  • Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with the highest level of quality
  • Define project milestones, allocate resources, and manage risks effectively
  • Track progress, report status, and provide regular updates to executive management and stakeholders
• Technical Excellence:
  • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in analog, power management, power conversion, and mixed-signal semiconductor technologies and apply this knowledge to enhance product performance and competitiveness
  • Review and approve technical specifications, design documents, and test plans to ensure compliance with industry standards and MaxLinear's quality standards
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence within the engineering team
• Team Development:
  • Recruit, train, and retain top engineering talent, building a high-performing and motivated analog, power and mixed signal engineering team
  • Conduct performance evaluations, set individual and team goals, and facilitate career development opportunities for team members
  • Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages open communication and teamwork
• Customer and Partner Engagement:
  • Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing teams to understand customer requirements, market trends, and competitive landscapes to drive the development of customer-centric solutions
  • Engage with key customers and strategic partners to build strong relationships, gather feedback, and identify opportunities for collaboration and co-development

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing engineering teams, with a track record of successfully delivering complex analog semiconductor products to market
• Profound knowledge of IC/silicon design methodologies, simulation tools, and verification techniques
• Knowledge of BCD process technologies and HV design
• Knowledge of chip top level integration and key qualification requirements in industrial and enterprise markets
• Strong understanding of the full product development lifecycle, from concept to production, and the ability to drive projects to successful completion
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with customers and partners
• BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 15 years of experience, or MS + 13 years of experience, or Ph.D. + 10 years of experience

Compensation and Benefits

MaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock-based compensation.

 

MaxLinear expects to offer a starting base salary within the range of:  $186,100 to $288,995 Annually

 

We offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement and some highlights are:  health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off.

 

The actual starting base salary will be determined by the match to certain role-related criteria such as educational degree(s) or equivalent, relevant work experience, skillset needed for the role, and geographic location; this is not an all-inclusive list as some roles may require unique skills or experience.

 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company Overview

MaxLinear is a global, NASDAQ-traded company (MXL) where the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. We are a fabless system-on-chip product company, striving to improve the world’s communication networks for everyone through our highly integrated radio-frequency (RF), analog, d