GlobalFoundries

Director, Design Management

GlobalFoundries$191K — $332K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Track record delivering complex SoC programs from concept to silicon
  • Experience in RTL, DV, DFT, and Physical Design
  • Background in customer-facing roles for feasibility analysis
  • Experience in resource and cost modeling, SOW definition, contractor management, and IP procurement
  • Strong leadership and communication skills for global teams
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related fields

Responsibilities

  • Own SoC execution from concept to silicon bring-up
  • Lead feasibility analysis for customer requirements
  • Translate requirements into execution strategy
  • Drive program planning including milestones and risk mitigation
  • Develop people and resource models with internal and external teams
  • Build and manage detailed cost models for multiple areas
  • Define and manage SOWs with clear scope and deliverables
  • Lead contractor onboarding and quality management

Benefits

  • Collaborative and global working environment
  • Exposure to advanced SoC technologies
  • Opportunities for career development and technical upskilling
  • Engagement with top-tier customers and partners
  • Inclusion in a culture prioritizing safety and health compliance
Full Job Description
Director Design Management

Introduction

We are looking for a highly experienced and execution-driven Senior Principal Manager, SoC Design to lead end-to-end SoC program delivery from feasibility through silicon bring-up. This role combines technical leadership with program, cost, and execution ownership.

Your Job
  • Own end-to-end SoC execution from concept through silicon bring-up and validation
  • Lead feasibility analysis based on customer requirements (performance, power, cost, schedule)
  • Translate requirements into execution strategy including architecture alignment and IP selection
  • Drive program planning including milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation
  • Develop people and resource models across internal teams, contractors, and partners
  • Build and manage detailed cost models (engineering, IP, EDA, silicon, packaging, test)
  • Define and manage Statements of Work (SOWs) with scope, deliverables, and change control
  • Lead contractor onboarding, delivery tracking, and quality management
  • Drive IP strategy and procurement including vendor selection and integration readiness
  • Collaborate with internal teams, EDA vendors, and external partners for execution alignment
  • Act as technical interface to customers and translate requirements into delivery plans
  • Establish execution metrics for schedule, quality, and silicon readiness


Other Responsibilities
  • Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements


Required Qualifications
  • Proven track record delivering complex SoC programs from concept through silicon
  • Strong experience across RTL, DV, DFT, and Physical Design
  • Experience in customer-facing roles including feasibility analysis and solution definition
  • Experience in resource modeling, cost modeling, SOW definition, contractor management, and IP procurement
  • Strong leadership and communication skills across global teams
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field


Preferred Qualifications
  • Deep expertise in one or more domains (RTL, DV, DFT, Physical Design)
  • Experience with advanced node SoC development
  • Proven first-pass silicon success
  • Experience working across global teams including US and India


Expected Salary Range
$191,000.00 - $332,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [redacted] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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