Job Title: Director, Product Engineering Practice Specialist (Semiconductor)
City: San Francisco, Austin
State/Province: California, Nevada
Posting Start Date: 7/17/26
Job Description:
Job Description
Introduction
Wipro is building a modern, engineering-led transformation business. We partner with global technology leaders to design future-ready silicon, intelligent systems, and digital platforms at scale. We bring an entrepreneurial mindset, deep domain engineering expertise, and collaborative problem-solving to deliver measurable business outcomes across compute, AI, consumer electronics, robotics, cloud, and data center ecosystems.
Being an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the bold ambitions, to realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry.
It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we.
Role Overview
The Practice Specialist role is a combination of strategic and execution-focused role responsible for driving technology solutions, Customer Engagement, and business growth for key technology clients in the Bay Area. This role blends creating Customized solutions with practical and profitable implementation, Stakeholder engagement across SMUs, WE Practices and Delivery teams and Collaborate to deliver impactful presentations to support account expansion and ensure high-quality execution of engineering programs.
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With decades of experience in VLSI Design, Embedded Software, System Engineering, and Product Development, Wipro enables semiconductor companies and technology enterprises to accelerate innovation from concept to silicon and beyond.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly accomplished Product Engineering Practice Specialist (Semiconductor) to serve as a trusted Subject Matter Expert (SME), Industry Advisor, and Thought Leader within Wipro's Engineering organisation.
The ideal candidate will possess deep semiconductor engineering expertise across silicon, embedded systems, AI hardware, and intelligent platforms, combined with strong solutioning, consulting, and technology advisory capabilities. This individual will play a critical role in shaping semiconductor engineering offerings, driving innovation, supporting strategic pursuits, mentoring teams, and engaging with senior client stakeholders on complex engineering transformation initiatives.
Technical Experience & Qualifications
• Semiconductor and ASIC/SoC Design Lifecycle
• Architecture and Microarchitecture
• RTL Design
• Design Verification (UVM/SystemVerilog)
• Design for Test (DFT)
• Physical Design and STA
• Silicon Validation and Characterisation
• Post-Silicon Bring-up and Debug
• CPU, GPU, TPU and AI Accelerators
• Networking ASICs and Wireless Technologies
• Memory Technologies including HBM
• Analog and Mixed Signal Designs
• Embedded C/C++, Firmware and BSP Development
• Linux Platform Engineering and RTOS
• FPGA Prototyping and Emulation
• Synopsys, Cadence and Siemens EDA Toolchains
• Advanced Packaging, Chiplets and RISC-V Ecosystems
• AI/ML Training and Inference Hardware
• Data Centre, HPC and Edge AI Platforms
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Primary Responsibilities
• Act as the Semiconductor SME within Wipro's Product Engineering practice.
• Drive thought leadership initiatives, industry positioning, and solution innovation.
• Develop whitepapers, capability presentations, solution frameworks, and executive briefings.
• Lead solution development for semiconductor engineering engagements.
• Support strategic pursuits through technical advisory and solution architecture.
• Advise clients on technology roadmaps and engineering transformation strategies.
• Build trusted relationships with Semiconductor Engineering Leaders, Silicon Architects, Product Engineering Executives, and R&D organisations.
• Mentor solution architects, engineering leaders, and consulting teams.
• Drive best practices, innovation initiatives, competency development, and knowledge-sharing programmes.
• Represent Wipro at industry forums, customer workshops, and analyst interactions.
Desired Candidate Profile
• 15+ years of experience in Semiconductor Engineering, Product Engineering, Silicon Design, Embedded Systems, or Engineering Consulting.
• Recognised Subject Matter Expert in Semiconductor technologies and engineering services.
• Proven experience in solutioning, consulting, architecture, or practice leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of global semiconductor ecosystems and operating models.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and advisory skills.
• Experience supporting large-scale engineering transformation programmes and global delivery models.
Success Profile
The successful candidate will be recognised as a semiconductor technology leader who combines deep domain expertise, industry thought leadership, solutioning excellence, consulting capability, and strategic advisory skills to strengthen Wipro's Product Engineering and Semiconductor practice globally.
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The expected compensation for this role ranges from $200,000.00 to $280,000.00.
Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.
Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.
Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.
