CareerPlan

Distinguished Technologist, VLSI Engineering

Sunnyvale, California, United States of AmericaFull-time$183k–$390k2026-09-17 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Develops strategy and technology roadmaps for VLSI design and development engineering, defines industry standards, and provides technical leadership for prototype and new product development.

Role type

Distinguished Technologist (VLSI Engineering)

Builds

VLSI components, hardware systems, and complex integrated circuit solutions

Domain

Semiconductor / VLSI / Hardware Engineering

Required skills

VLSI design, digital logic, computer architecture, hardware description languages, EDA tools, FPGA programming, strategic planning, technical leadership, mentoring

Preferred skills

History of innovation with patents/publications, executive communication skills, industry standards development

Technologies

Hardware description language, EDA, FPGA

Responsibilities

Develops strategy and technology roadmaps for VLSI design and development engineering across the Global Business Unit; Recognized as a lead authority in key VLSI technical areas and plays a crucial role in defining industry standards; Provides VLSI consultation, design input, and feedback for prototype and new product development; Provides technical leadership and accountability for multiple project teams and engineers; Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff members; Identifies emerging VLSI technologies and analyses their impact.

Seniority

Distinguished, strategic authority & mentorship