ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking an exceptional Director / Senior Manager to lead our Analog, Mixed-Signal team. The team is responsible for developing IPs for data center SERDES applications for 200G and 400G, including DSPs, Drivers, and TIAs. This is a people management position with hands-on technical leadership responsibilities. In this role, you will focus on the following:
- Provide hands-on technical leadership, driving strategic decisions, roadmaps, and architectural developments for mixed-signal designs across global teams
- Partner with IC designers and system engineers to develop high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits for next-generation products
- Translate product specifications into block-level design requirements and drive technical excellence in Implementation
- Build, mentor, and develop a world-class team of analog, mixed-signal, and RF IC designers
- Recruit top talent and cultivate a high-performance, innovative culture
- Drive performance management, career development, and succession planning
- Enhance organizational capability through coaching and skills development
- Partner with system engineering, digital design, CAD, and technology teams to optimize design flows and methodologies
- Collaborate with support teams to enhance productivity across the organization
- Interface with customers throughout product development and release-to-production phases
- Represent the design organization in executive-level technical and business discussions
- Oversee IC tape-out and productization from concept through production release
- Ensure design quality, manufacturability, and time-to-market objectives
- Champion continuous improvement in design processes and methodology
Qualifications- Extensive experience in analog/mixed-signal or RF design with proven IC tape-out and productization track record
- Deep knowledge of analog, mixed-signal, and RF IC design principles
- Hands-on experience with advanced CMOS process nodes
- Demonstrated success managing and developing engineering teams
- Strong written and verbal communication with proven customer-facing abilities
- Strong executive presentation skills
- Track record managing strategic initiatives and cross-functional programs
- Passionate about building and leading high-performance teams
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Collaborative mindset with ability to influence across organizational boundaries
- Results-oriented with focus on execution and delivery
- BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 11 years of experience, or MS + 9 years of experience, or Ph.D. + 6 years of experience
Compensation and BenefitsMaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock-based compensation.
MaxLinear's good faith estimate starting base salary range is: $177,000 to $259,000 Annually
We offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement and some highlights are: health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off.
The actual starting base salary will be determined by the match to certain role-related criteria such as educational degree(s) or equivalent, relevant work experience, skillset needed for the role, and geographic location; this is not an all-inclusive list as some roles may require unique skills or experience.
