Champion adoption of modern verification methodologies, including constrained‑random, coverage‑driven verification, assertions, formal techniques, and automation
Excellent communication, organizational and people leadership skills
Proven program and execution excellence
Required Skills
Build, lead, and scale a high‑performance organization of at least 11+ RTL and DV engineers, including senior technical RTL and Design Verification leads
Set clear technical direction, execution priorities, and accountability across multiple parallel programs
Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, fostering strong technical depth, ownership, and engineering excellence
Partner closely with cross‑functional leaders in architecture, physical design, software, SoC, and program management to ensure seamless execution
Own hiring strategy, succession planning, performance management, and career development for the organization
Participate in program design reviews and drive predictable and disciplined execution from micro-architecture through RTL freeze and verification sign‑off
Ensure alignment between technical milestones, staffing plans, and program schedules
Proactively identify risks and lead mitigation strategies to keep programs on track without compromising quality
Establish and optimize processes, metrics, and best practices that enable scale, reuse, and sustained execution velocity
Required Qualifications
Possesses a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering
20+ years of direct, relevant semiconductor industry experience in RTL design and/or design verification
Proven track record managing large, high‑performance engineering teams
Deep expertise in RTL design (SystemVerilog/Verilog) and design verification methodologies
Extensive experience delivering complex GPU, CPU, and/or ASIC designs from micro-architecture through silicon
Strong understanding of micro‑architecture, verification planning, coverage, debug, and tape‑out readiness
Ability to remain technically hands‑on while operating effectively at the executive and organizational leadership level
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
- OR
- Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
- OR
- PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits
$203,700.00 - $305,500.00
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