Director of Technology & Quality - Semiconductors

Location

San Jose, CA (3-day hybrid schedule)

Compensation

Base Salary: $260,000 $290,000

Annual Bonus: 25% of base

RSUs (Range Determined by Interview Performance)

Company Overview

A leading global technology solutions provider is seeking a highly experienced Director to

oversee multiple teams within its Semiconductor Technology & Quality division. The

organization prides itself on developing advanced networking and communications

products that power some of the most secure and reliable systems worldwide.

Role Summary

The Director will lead diverse engineering and quality-focused teams responsible for

delivering sophisticated semiconductor componentsASICs, memory, MPUs, COMMs,

and FPGAs. This position plays a critical role in ensuring products meet rigorous quality

and reliability standards throughout their lifecycle, from design and testing to integration in

high-performance network solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

o Develop and drive a unified vision for semiconductor quality, technology

development, and product reliability.

o Align the eorts of multiple functional teams to ensure timely achievements

across various project milestones.

2. Technical Oversight

o Spearhead qualification processes for all semiconductor components used

in advanced networking solutions.

o Oversee failure analysis, root-cause investigations, and reliability testing to

mitigate field risks.

o Guide advanced packaging and process technology projects to support nextgeneration

product architectures.

3. Team & Organizational Management

o Lead several teams (45 direct reports at the Principal Engineer/Manager

level) covering test labs, reliability, packaging & technology, and ASIC

development.

o Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within

a multi-tiered engineering organization.

4. Supplier Quality & Partnerships

o Engage with external partners to influence roadmap alignment, process

improvements, and stringent quality controls.

o Develop and maintain robust supplier relationships that ensure long-term

success in component sourcing.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

o Work closely with design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and

other internal stakeholders to integrate semiconductor components

seamlessly into finished products.

o Employ data-driven methodologies to proactively identify and address

potential risks across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

1. Experience & Expertise

o 15+ years in semiconductor design, test, reliability, or quality.

o 10+ years in a leadership role managing teams in semiconductor

manufacturing, custom ASIC development, or related technology fields

o Proven ability to balance depth in one or more technical domains (e.g., ASIC

design, packaging, reliability) with broad oversight across multiple

semiconductor disciplines.

2. Educational Background

o Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or

a related field (PhD preferred but not mandatory).

3. Leadership & Communication

o Track record of guiding cross-functional teams and influencing senior

stakeholders, including suppliers.

o Ability to synthesize complex technical information into actionable business

insights.

4. Strategic Vision & Problem-Solving

o Demonstrated success in driving large-scale, innovative solutions to address

complex semiconductor quality and reliability challenges.

o Skilled at anticipating evolving technical demands and adapting processes to

maintain a competitive edge.

5. Cultural Fit & Adaptability

o Comfortable operating in a hybrid work environment, balancing on-site

leadership with remote collaboration.

o Strong business acumen and readiness to adapt strategies in line with

organizational goals.

Team Structure

Direct Reports: 45 teams led by Principal Engineers or Managers.

Functional Areas:

1. Test Labs Component validation and testing.

2. Reliability Ensuring robust, long-term performance.

3. Packaging & Technology Developing advanced packaging innovations.

4. ASIC Development Designing and qualifying custom ASIC solutions.

Key Screening Topics

System-Level Integration: Understanding how semiconductor components are

ultimately used in product designs.

Leadership Approach: Proven strategies for motivating and aligning diverse

technical teams.

Technology Roadmapping: Experience shaping suppliers' technology roadmaps

and synchronizing with product strategies.

Failure Analysis & Risk Mitigation: Concrete examples of managing critical issues

from root-cause investigation to field risk assessment.

Quality Metrics & KPIs: Familiarity with setting and measuring the right

performance indicators to ensure continuous improvement.

Why Join?

Influence & Impact: Shape technology strategies that directly aect high-visibility

network solutions.

Innovative Environment: Lead teams at the forefront of semiconductor

advancement, driving cutting-edge R&D.

Career Growth: Competitive compensation, with strong potential for both

professional development and financial rewards.

Collaborative Culture: Engage with cross-functional teams in an inclusive, resultsdriven

environment.Location: San Jose, CA (3-day hybrid schedule)

Compensation:

Base Salary: $260,000 $290,000

Annual Bonus: 25% of base

RSUs (Range Determined by Interview Performance)

Company Overview:

Leading global technology solutions provider seeking a highly experienced Director for its Semiconductor Technology & Quality division.

Focuses on developing advanced networking and communications products.

Role Summary:

Lead diverse engineering and quality-focused teams responsible for delivering semiconductor components (ASICs, memory, MPUs, COMMs, and FPGAs).

Ensure products meet quality and reliability standards throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

Develop and drive a unified vision for semiconductor quality, technology development, and product reliability.

Align efforts of multiple functional teams.

Technical Oversight:

Spearhead qualification processes for all semiconductor components.

Oversee failure analysis, root-cause investigations, and reliability testing.

Guide advanced packaging and process technology projects.

Team & Organizational Management:

Lead 45 direct reports at the Principal Engineer/Manager level.

Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Supplier Quality & Partnerships:

Engage with external partners to influence roadmaps and quality controls.

Maintain robust supplier relationships.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work with design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, etc.

Employ data-driven methodologies to address potential risks.

Qualifications:

Experience & Expertise:

15+ years in semiconductor design, test, reliability, or quality.

10+ years in a leadership role managing teams.

Proven ability to balance technical depth with broad oversight.

Educational Background:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field (PhD preferred but not mandatory).

Leadership & Communication:

Track record of guiding cross-functional teams.

Ability to synthesize complex technical information.

Strategic Vision & Problem-Solving:

Demonstrated success in driving innovative solutions.

Skilled at anticipating technical demands and adapting processes.

Cultural Fit & Adaptability:

Comfortable in a hybrid work environment.

Strong business acumen and adaptability.

Team Structure:

Direct Reports: 45 teams led by Principal Engineers or Managers.

Functional Areas:

Test Labs Component validation and testing.

Reliability Ensuring robust, long-term performance.

Packaging & Technology Developing advanced packaging innovations.

ASIC Development Designing and qualifying custom ASIC solutions.

Key Screening Topics:

System-Level Integration

Leadership Approach

Technology Roadmapping

Failure Analysis & Risk Mitigation

Quality Metrics & KPIs

Why Join?

Influence & Impact

Innovative Environment

Career Growth

Collaborative Culture

Qualification

Master's Degree