Technical Director - Digital IC Design
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.About the role
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 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: 77708
Description
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Technical Director to drive advanced, mixed-signal SOC (Systems On A Chip) development. In this key leadership role, you will drive the architecture, design, and implementation of cutting-edge digital systems and signal processing hardware for next-generation systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our projects, mentoring a team of engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-performance, power-efficient designs.
We are a passionate and dedicated team of world-class digital, analog, mixed-signal, and firmware engineers committed to building the next generation of wireless and audio SOCs. This position is for an experienced and equally passionate engineer interested in excellent personal and professional growth opportunities.
Note: This position will be on-site in our San Jose, CA or Hillsboro, OR site locations.
Responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in digital IC design and hardware DSP to make a significant impact on innovative product development in industries such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, or automotive.
Technical Leadership:
- Define and drive the technical strategy for digital IC design with a focus on hardware DSP development.
- Lead the architecture and design of high-performance, low-power DSP blocks for ASICs, FPGAs, and SoCs.
- Ensure that designs meet performance, power, area, reliability and testability requirements.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to guide innovation.
Project Management:
- Oversee multiple concurrent projects from concept to production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., system architects, software engineers, verification teams) to ensure seamless integration of DSP hardware into larger systems.
- Manage project schedules, deliverables, and risks to ensure timely execution.
Team Leadership & Mentorship:
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of digital IC design engineers.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Provide guidance on best practices for RTL design, synthesis, verification, and physical implementation.
Design & Development:
- Lead the development of custom DSP algorithms and their efficient implementation in hardware.
- Optimize designs for performance (e.g., SNR/throughput/latency), power efficiency, and silicon area.
- Drive the use of advanced tools and methodologies for RTL design (e.g., Verilog/SystemVerilog/SystemC), synthesis, timing analysis, and formal verification.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to both technical teams and executive leadership.
Quality Assurance:
- Ensure robust verification strategies are in place for all designs (e.g., functional verification, formal methods).
- Collaborate with physical design teams to address timing closure and DFT (Design for Testability) requirements.
Required Experience and Skills
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).
- Experience: 12+ years of experience in digital IC design with a focus on hardware DSP development.
- Proven track record of delivering complex ASICs or SOCs into production.
- Experience leading teams o
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