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About the Role:
As an SoC Chip Lead, you will lead SoC execution from spec to silicon across domains. You will be responsible to drive technical strategy and execution for complex SoCs and digital systems, drive product and technology roadmaps, architecture for mission-critical projects and serve as a technical authority within the organization. This position requires exceptional expertise across multiple domains and the ability to influence business direction while delivering on the product actualization.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Strategy & Architecture
Drive Product Strategy: Define long-term product and technology roadmaps for complex SoCs and systems.
Select IP & Nodes: Lead technical IP assessments, vendor selection, and foundry technology node evaluations.
Define Architecture: Author and drive top-level SoC definitions alongside business and architecture teams, including fabric interconnects (NoC), memory hierarchies, power management, and micro-architecture.
Silicon Execution & Sign-off
Own the Lifecycle: Lead SoC execution from initial concept through definition, tape-out, and final productization.
Optimize PPA: Ensure all silicon milestones meet strict Power, Performance, Area, and Cost (PPA) requirements.
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Govern Silicon Sign-off: Drive final sign-off reviews for synthesis, DFT, constraints, timing closure, and physical design tape-out.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration
Unify Engineering Domains: Direct and collaborate closely with all core hardware engineering functions, including Design (RTL), Verification (DV), DFT, Physical Design (PD), Power, and Silicon Validation (SiVal).
Bridge Hardware and Software: Partner with software, systems, manufacturing, and program management to guarantee high-quality, first-time-right silicon success.
Manage Stakeholders: Lead executive decision-making, mitigate program risks, and manage communications across business units, product marketing, and customers.
Must Have Skills:
Technical Strategy: Visionary capability to define and drive technical strategy for digital design
Innovation Leadership: Exceptional ability to drive innovation in digital design approaches and solutions
SoC Architecture: Authority in complex SoC architecture design and implementation
Multi-Domain Expertise: Comprehensive mastery across multiple technical domains
Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business context and ability to align technical strategy with business goals
Industry Thought Leadership: Recognized expertise with ability to influence industry direction
Preferred Education and Experience:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
12+ years of relevant experience in semiconductors design roles
For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.
Job Req Type: Experienced
Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days
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