Sr Director, AI Architect (SoCs)

SBT; Washington; On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

confidential client in Washington state seeks an experienced people leader to guide a team of HW/SW engineers in cutting-edge interconnect products for data centers and hyperscalers. You will own architecture from concept through tape-out and post-silicon, delivering measurable results while shaping the product roadmap.

The role combines technology leadership with talent development, reporting to the CTO and collaborating with product, marketing, and sales to ensure successful product launches

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required; PhD preferred.
• 15+ years of semiconductor engineering experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience with networking chip architecture, NIC/NOC, PCIe/CXL.
• Strong leadership and communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing HW/SW engineering team.
• Develop and execute engineering strategy for networking solutions.
• Drive architecture, design, and development of PCIe/CXL solutions.
• Provide regular updates to CTO and executive team.
• Collaborate with product management, marketing, and sales.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD preferred

Job description

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.