Manager/Director of Hardware Engineering

Manager/Director of Hardware Engineering Santa Clara, CA (Onsite only) Reports to: VP of Hardware Engineering Role Overview As a Hardware Engineering Manager, you will lead a talented, first-level team of RTL Microarchitects and Design Verification (DV) Engineers. Operating in a fast-paced IP interconnect startup environment, you will own the end-to-end execution of high-speed interconnect IP blocks. You will ensure first-pass silicon success by driving microarchitecture, RTL design, and rigorous verification methodologies. What You'll Do • Team Leadership: Directly manage, mentor, and grow a team of 8-12 RTL and DV engineers. • Execution & Delivery: Drive the development of high-speed interconnect IP from microarchitecture specifications to RTL implementation and tape-out. • Verification Excellence: Oversee the development of robust, coverage-driven verification test plans, UVM/OVM environments, and emulation platforms. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with architecture, physical design, and system teams to balance power, performance, area (PPA), and timing requirements. • Process Optimization: Define and establish engineering metrics, standard methodologies, and agile project management tools to meet strict tape-out milestones. Requirements & Qualifications • Education: B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. • Experience: 8+ years of industry experience in ASIC/IP development, with at least 2-3 years in a technical leadership or management role. • Technical Domain: Strong background in high-speed protocols (e.g., PCIe, UCIe, CXL, Ethernet, or advanced SerDes). • Design Skills: Proficiency in SystemVerilog, Verilog, and industry-standard EDA simulation/synthesis flows. • Verification Skills: Deep understanding of modern verification methodologies (UVM/OVM), constrained random testing, formal verification, and coverage analysis. • Startup Mindset: Highly adaptable, proactive problem-solver with a proven track record of delivering results in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. Compensation: • Salary commensurate with experience • Performance incentives • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits • 401(k) retirement plan • Equity