Director, Digital Design Engineer (RTL)

SBT; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

SBT is seeking a hands‑on Director of Digital Design Engineering to lead a talented team of design engineers building cutting‑edge ICs. The role involves setting strategy, driving architectural decisions, and owning RTL to tapeout.

A startup‑like culture requires technical excellence, agility, and a passion for innovation. The candidate will mentor engineers, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and push for high‑quality results while expanding into new products and markets beyond

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering required or equivalent.
• Over 10+ years of total design experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Deep technical expertise in digital design techniques, methodologies, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement digital design strategies and roadmaps to support product development goals and meet customer requirements.
• Oversee the entire digital design process, from architectural definition and RTL coding to synthesis, timing closure, and verification.
• Lead and mentor a team of digital design engineers to drive successful execution of projects.

Skills

Digital design expertise

RTL design

Synthesis

Timing analysis

Power optimization

Technical leadership

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

This confidential company is strategically bringing on a hands‑on leader as the Director of Digital Design Engineering. Leading a talented team of design engineers in developing cutting‑edge integrated circuits (ICs). The Director in this position will have first‑hand involvement in diversification as the organization ventures into new products and markets outside of its traditional spaces. This design group fosters a company culture similar to a startup environment, requiring a highly technical expert to lead and grow the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Design Strategy and Execution

• Develop and implement digital design strategies and roadmaps to support product development goals and meet customer requirements
• Oversee the entire digital design process, from architectural definition and RTL coding to synthesis, timing closure, and verification
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including system architects, physical design engineers, and verification engineers

Hands‑on Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership and expertise in digital design engineering, including RTL design, synthesis, timing analysis, and power optimization.
• Collaborate with research and development teams to explore new design methodologies, tools, and techniques that enhance design productivity, efficiency, and quality
• Lead and mentor a team of digital design engineers, providing guidance, support, and technical expertise to drive the successful execution of digital design projects

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PH.D. in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of total design experience in the semiconductor industry
• Deep technical expertise in digital design techniques, methodologies, and tools
• Prior management or leadership is not a requirement