Senior Director Design Manager

Analog Devices; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 10,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices in Bengaluru is seeking a SoC Design Manager / Product Lead to drive end-to-end execution of complex SoC and processor programs from concept to commercialization.

The role blends Chip Lead, Technical Program Leader, and Business Stakeholder Manager responsibilities, guiding architecture, RTL, verification, software, and business teams to delivery milestones with customers and executives. This is a high-impact leadership position at ADI.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 20+ years of semiconductor industry experience, including leadership of complex SoC/ASIC/Processor development programs.
• Proven track record of multiple successful silicon tape-outs and product commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Own complete SoC development from architecture through tape-out, silicon bring-up, production ramp, and commercialization.
• Provide technical leadership across architecture, RTL design, verification, DFT, physical design, software, and post-silicon activities.
• Drive program execution, schedules, staffing plans, risk management, and milestone delivery.
• Lead critical trade-off decisions involving performance, power, area, cost, quality, features, and schedule.
• Partner with software, systems, product, and business teams to ensure strong hardware-software co-design.
• Serve as the primary interface for customers, business units, and senior leadership on execution-related matters.
• Support customer engagements and product vertical customer visits as needed.
• Influence and align globally distributed teams across engineering, software, operations, product management, and business functions.
• Drive production readiness, go-to-market planning, and successful product commercialization.

Skills

SoC architecture

RTL design

Verification

DFT

Physical design

Software integration

Cross-functional leadership

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

Job description

Job Summary

ADI is seeking a highly experienced SoC Design Manager / Product Lead to lead the end-to-end execution of complex SoC and processor programs from concept to commercialization.

This role combines the responsibilities of a Chip Lead, Technical Program Leader, and Business Stakeholder Manager, owning overall product execution across architecture, silicon, software, validation, and business teams. The ideal candidate will drive cross-functional alignment, manage technical and program risk, engage with customers, and ensure successful product delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own complete SoC development from architecture through tape‑out, silicon bring‑up, production ramp, and commercialization.
• Provide technical leadership across architecture, RTL design, verification, DFT, physical design, software, and post‑silicon activities.
• Drive program execution, schedules, staffing plans, risk management, and milestone delivery.
• Lead critical trade‑off decisions involving performance, power, area, cost, quality, features, and schedule.
• Partner with software, systems, product, and business teams to ensure strong hardware‑software co‑design.
• Serve as the primary interface for customers, business units, and senior leadership on execution‑related matters.
• Support customer engagements and product vertical customer visits as needed.
• Influence and align globally distributed teams across engineering, software, operations, product management, and business functions.
• Drive production readiness, go‑to‑market planning, and successful product commercialization.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 20+ years of semiconductor industry experience, including leadership of complex SoC/ASIC/Processor development programs.
• Proven track record of multiple successful silicon tape‑outs and product commercialization.
• Strong expertise in SoC architecture, digital design, verification, DFT, physical design, silicon validation, and manufacturing.
• Experience leading large cross‑functional teams and influencing without direct authority.
• Strong customer‑facing, stakeholder management, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Success Criteria

• Successful first‑time tape‑out and commercialization of complex SoCs.
• Predictable program execution with effective risk management.
• Strong hardware‑software alignment throughout the development lifecycle.
• Successful delivery of customer, product, and business objectives.
• Executive confidence through clear communication and stakeholder leadership.
• Alignment of diverse teams around a common product vision and execution strategy.

Job Details

• Job Req Type: Experienced
• Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
• Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

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