Vice President of Engineering (Semiconductor)

Vice President of Engineering (Semiconductor) Confidential Executive Search About the Opportunity We are conducting a confidential search on behalf of a pioneering AI semiconductor company redefining how intelligence is deployed at the edge. The company has developed a breakthrough processing architecture enabling ultra-efficient, real-time intelligence across devices operating outside traditional cloud environments -- addressing critical industry challenges in power consumption, latency, privacy, security, and scalability. The organization is entering a significant growth phase as customer adoption accelerates across global markets. The Role The VP of Engineering will lead global engineering, product development, software, silicon architecture, and technology commercialization. Reporting to the CEO and serving on the executive leadership team, this executive will transform innovative technology into scalable commercial products while driving organizational growth and customer success. Key Responsibilities Own and execute the technology and product roadmap in partnership with Product and R&D Lead global engineering organizations spanning silicon design, chip architecture, 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 Required Qualifications 20+ years of technology leadership with a track record of delivering commercially successful SoC products Proven success leading engineering and product development organizations Experience bringing complex hardware/software platforms to market Strong background in semiconductor technologies, AI acceleration, embedded computing, or advanced system architectures Demonstrated ability to scale organizations during rapid growth Experience managing geographically distributed engineering teams Preferred Experience AI/ML, edge computing, semiconductor IP licensing and manufacturing, embedded systems, hardware/software co-design, AI infrastructure, advanced computing architectures Why This Opportunity A rare chance to join a company creating a fundamentally new approach to intelligent computing and shaping the next generation of AI-enabled products. The successful candidate will have significant influence over technology strategy, product direction, and long-term company success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stealth AI Startup