Executive VP of Engineering, Edge AI Semiconductors

Stealth AI Startup; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Executive Search is seeking a Vice President of Engineering (Semiconductor) in California to lead global engineering, product development, software, silicon architecture, and technology commercialization. The role reports to the CEO and sits on the executive leadership team, translating breakthrough technology into scalable commercial products.

The ideal candidate will have 20+ years of technology leadership, a track record delivering SoC products, and the ability to scale

Qualifications

• 20+ years of technology leadership in semiconductor or related fields.
• Proven track record delivering SoC products to market.
• Experience scaling distributed global engineering teams.
• Experience bringing complex hardware/software platforms to market.
• Strong background in AI acceleration, embedded computing, or advanced system architectures.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the technology and product roadmap with Product and R&D.
• Lead global engineering organizations across silicon design, software, AI/ML, systems, and product engineering.
• Drive next-generation products from concept through commercialization.
• Partner with strategic customers and ecosystem partners to accelerate adoption.
• Establish scalable development processes, quality systems, and organizational structures.
• Build and mentor high-performing technical leadership teams.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and the Board on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Technology leadership

SoC product delivery

Global team leadership

Hardware/software integration

Job description

Confidential Executive Search is seeking a Vice President of Engineering (Semiconductor) in California to lead global engineering, product development, software, silicon architecture, and technology commercialization. The role reports to the CEO and sits on the executive leadership team, translating breakthrough technology into scalable commercial products.

The ideal candidate will have 20+ years of technology leadership, a track record delivering SoC products, and the ability to scale