MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Extensive experience in semiconductor memory development with a proven track record of delivering memory IP to production.
Experience leading engineering teams, preferably with formal line-management experience or strong technical lead aspirations.
In-depth knowledge of memory architecture, circuit design, and device physics, including bitcell arrays and ECC.
Ability to navigate both technical discussions and executive-level communications.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a hybrid team of engineers, aligning skills with Nordic's strategic needs.
Own the technical strategy and roadmap for memory IP, balancing innovation with execution.
Translate R&D requirements into actionable development plans and manage project timelines.
Provide technical approvals at key project milestones, ensuring quality and readiness for production.
Ensure memory IP meets the needs of SoC design flows and customer requirements.
Foster strong relationships with R&D and technology partners.
Benefits
100% employer-paid medical and dental benefits for employees.
Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options available.
Employer-paid disability and life insurance coverage.
401k plan with employer matching contributions.
Generous family-friendly leave policies, including vacation, personal time, and parental leave.
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Full Job Description
About the job
We are looking for an experienced engineering leader to lead our Memory Technology team and shape Nordic's future memory IP portfolio. The Memory Technology Group develops and delivers the memory IP that sits at the heart of every Nordic Semiconductor product.
Combining people leadership with deep technical expertise, you will guide a team of engineers, collaborate closely with R&D and technology partners, and ensure world-class memory solutions from concept to production. You will lead and motivate a team of engineers working across a hybrid model of office-based and remote work, and you will act as the primary interface between memory technology and Nordic's R&D design teams.
The role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, project ownership and commercial responsibility. This is a role for someone who wants both: deep involvement in memory technology and the satisfaction of leading a strong engineering team.
Key responsibilities
Lead, coach and develop a team of engineers, working across on-site and remote/home-office arrangements, and ensure the team's skills and capacity match Nordic's strategy and long-term needs.
Own the technical strategy and development roadmap for Nordic's memory IP portfolio, covering both long-term innovation and daily execution.
Collect and consolidate requirements and specifications from Nordic R&D, translate them into development plans and delivery schedules, and drive projects from initiation through to completion.
Provide technical approval at all major milestones: project approval, tape-out, prototype approval and transfer to production.
Ensure memory IP deliverables and views meet the needs of Nordic's SoC design flows and the requirements of the group's customers.
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Nordic R&D and technology partners
Key Qualifications
MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Computer Engineering or a comparable field.
Substantial experience in semiconductor memory development and knowledge of embedded memory technologies, with a track record of delivering memory IP to production silicon.
Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, including distributed or hybrid teams. Formal line-management experience is preferred; strong technical lead experience with a clear ambition to move into management will also be considered.
Solid understanding of memory architecture, circuit design and device physics: bitcell arrays, sense amplifiers, timing and self-timed paths, low-voltage operation, retention and power modes, redundancy and repair, ECC and memory BIST.
Personal Skills
A motivating and approachable leader who builds trust and gives people room to grow.
Comfortable making technical decisions under uncertainty and standing behind them.
Clear communicator, able to move between deep technical discussion and executive-level summary.
Structured and delivery-focused, with the discipline to keep multiple parallel commitments on track.
Collaborative across sites, functions and time zones.
Benefits
The annual base salary range for this role is $170,000 - $242,000 USD. Exact salary is determined by skills, qualifications, location, and experience.
We also offer an annual discretionary bonus and long-term incentive plan
Medical and Dental benefits. 100% employer paid option for employees.
Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
Employer paid disability and life insurance
401k with employer match
Generous family-friendly leave policies for vacation, personal time, sick time, and parental leave
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
