Director of Firmware & Systems Architecture

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 162,000 - 350,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
401(k) with company match
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in San Jose is seeking a Director of Engineering for Firmware & Systems to lead the wireless engineering team feeding into multiple BUs. This role blends architecture leadership with hands-on design across firmware, hardware, and systems.

The ideal candidate has deep experience with MAC/PHY wireless protocols, system architecture, and cross‑geography team leadership (US and India). Expect to drive product architectures, design reviews, and innovative wireless solutions

Qualifications

  • BS EE required; MS EE preferred.
  • 20+ years in software/firmware leadership in wireless tech.
  • Hands-on experience with IEEE802.11 MAC protocols.
  • Experience with networking protocols.
  • Experience with hardware bring-up and on-chip debugging.
  • Leading teams across US and India.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the system architecture and design for the wireless platform.
  • Lead the software/firmware design and development across US and India locations.
  • Work closely with senior leadership to plan new product introductions into market.
  • Innovate new communications methods on top of unlicensed (ISM) bands.
  • Drive system wide improvement from FEMs to Upper layer software.

Skills

Firmware leadership
MAC protocols (IEEE802.11)
Networking protocols
System architecture
RISC-V & DSP development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

I2C
SPI
UART
USB
PCIe

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in San Jose is seeking a Director of Engineering for Firmware & Systems to lead the wireless engineering team feeding into multiple BUs. This role blends architecture leadership with hands-on design across firmware, hardware, and systems.

The ideal candidate has deep experience with MAC/PHY wireless protocols, system architecture, and cross‑geography team leadership (US and India). Expect to drive product architectures, design reviews, and innovative wireless solutions

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