SoC Chip Lead

What You'll Do

• Technical Strategy & Architecture Drive Product Strategy : Define long-term product and technology roadmaps for complex SoCs and systems.
• Select IP & Nodes : Lead technical IP assessments, vendor selection, and foundry technology node evaluations.
• Define Architecture : Author and drive top-level SoC definitions alongside business and architecture teams, including fabric interconnects (NoC), memory hierarchies, power management, and micro-architecture.
• Silicon Execution & Sign-off Own the Lifecycle : Lead SoC execution from initial concept through definition, tape-out, and final productization.
• Optimize PPA : Ensure all silicon milestones meet strict Power, Performance, Area, and Cost (PPA) requirements.
• Govern Silicon Sign-off : Drive final sign-off reviews for synthesis, DFT, constraints, timing closure, and physical design tape-out.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration Unify Engineering Domains : Direct and collaborate closely with all core hardware engineering functions, including Design (RTL), Verification (DV), DFT, Physical Design (PD), Power, and Silicon Validation (SiVal).
• Bridge Hardware and Software : Partner with software, systems, manufacturing, and program management to guarantee high-quality, first-time-right silicon success.
• Manage Stakeholders : Lead executive decision-making, mitigate program risks, and manage communications across business units, product marketing, and customers.
• Must Have Skills: Technical Strateg y: Visionary capability to define and drive technical strategy for digital design Innovation Leadership: Exceptional ability to drive innovation in digital design approaches and solutions SoC Architecture: Authority in complex SoC architecture design and implementation Multi-Domain Expertise : Comprehensive mastery across multiple technical domains Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business context and ability to align technical strategy with business goals Industry Thought Leadership: Recognized expertise with ability to influence industry direction Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience 12+ years of relevant experience in semiconductors design roles For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S.
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• Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
• As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
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• Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days