▷ (Immediate Start) Director of Hardware Engineering

IC Resources
1 month ago
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Our innovative new start-up developing ultra-highbandwidth, low latency optical interconnects for generative AI,cellular, and high bandwidth data transfer applications is nowsearching for a hands-on Director of Silicon Hardware Engineering.The role will involve developing a digital-analog mixed-signal chipto leverage photonic fabrication process modules for integration of2D materials into silicon photonics process flows. Working for anexciting start-up with great funding, you will be tasked withdeveloping cutting edge chips that have the potential torevolutionise the industry; the company is expanding acrossmultiple groups. The Director of Silicon Hardware Engineering willdefine, develop and communicate the technical vision for their ASICchips, as well as contribute to long-term strategy and nurturestrong relationships across multiple teams. The company has alreadyselected key experts from the industry and have a clear route tomarket. The Director of Silicon Hardware Engineering will have anextensive background / confidence / demonstrable experience in: 1.Circa 20+ years' experience in technical AND management /leadership roles 2. The tape-out of complex chips / advancedtechnology nodes (circa 12nm or lower). 3. SOC chip architecturedefinition - interconnects and bus communication protocols (AXI,AMBA, CHI, AHB etc) 4. IP selection / evaluation / integration 5. Agood understanding of the difference between in-house developmentvs engaging with/managing a design house / design service company /outsourced partner or ODC 6. Digital IC design and Analog / AMS /mixed-signal IC Design 7. Management and coordination of test /verification / validation / characterisation functions 8. EDA tools/ EDA contract management / EDA licensing 9. Embedded software /firmware and systems. 10. High-speed data connectivity - ethernet /gigabit, serdes, optical 11. As well as budget, licensing, contractand supplier management. 12. Understanding of back-end / physicaldesign processes and understanding of foundry processes The rightcandidate will be an experienced leader of people and technology,keen to contribute to and build a fast-paced company that will soonbe a market leader. For more information, please get in touch withRob Hudson @ IC Resources! #J-18808-Ljbffr

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