Sr Director, AI Architect (SoCs)

SBT; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 250 000 - 450 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

SBT in San Francisco is seeking an experienced, technical people leader to build and guide a team of HW/SW engineers focused on cutting-edge interconnect products for data centers and hyperscalers, enabling advanced AI applications. You will lead from concept through tape-out and post-silicon, delivering measurable results.

This role shapes the strategic direction of the product roadmap, requiring strong leadership, superb communication, and a proven track record in semiconductor engineering and

Qualificações

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering; PhD preferred.
• 15+ years in semiconductor engineering with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Expertise in networking chip architecture, PCIe/CXL, and data-center tech.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor a high-performing HW/SW engineering team.
• Define and execute engineering strategy for next-generation networking solutions.
• Oversee lifecycle from concept to tape-out and production.
• Report progress and risks to CTO and executives.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional leadership

Chip architecture

PCIe/CXL

Networking

Communication

Team building

Strategic planning

Formação académica

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD preferred

Ferramentas

PCIe/CXL architecture

NIC/NOC concepts

Networking hardware

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This confidential client is hiring an experienced, technical people leader with experience leading chip architecture.

You will build and lead a team of designers and developers to create cutting-edge interconnect products used in world-class data centers and hyperscalers to enable advanced artificial intelligence (AI) applications. You will oversee all aspects of design, from concept through tape-out and post-silicon, so you must have a proven track record in leading teams that work synergistically and deliver quantifiable results.

As our partner diversifies their product offerings, this leader will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of their product roadmap, so this person gets to make a mark as both a people leader and a technology leader in this unique role.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of HW/SW engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Develop and execute the engineering strategy for next-generation networking solutions, aligning with the company’s overall business objectives and reporting progress directly to the CTO.
• Drive the architecture, design, and development of PCIe/CXL solutions, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance, scalability, and reliability.

Product Development

• Oversee the lifecycle of product development, from concept through design, validation, and scale production.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, marketing, and sales, to define product requirements and ensure successful product launches.
• Ensure the engineering team is equipped with the latest tools, processes, and technologies to accelerate development timelines and maintain a competitive edge.
• Provide regular updates to the executive team on the status of engineering projects, key milestones, and potential risks.

Qualifications

• Minimum Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (PhD preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in semiconductor engineering with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Relevant technical experience includes networking chip architecture, NIC/NOC, PCIe/CXL, network switches, and other data center related technology
• Strong leadership and team management skills, focused on mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.