Sr Director, AI Architect (SoCs) (Greater Seattle Area)

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.