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Distinguished Technologist, VLSI Engineering

Sunnyvale, California, United States of America💼 Full-time💰 $183,000–$389,500🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-25

Core

Develops strategy and technology roadmaps for VLSI design and development engineering, acting as a lead authority to define industry standards and drive long-term technical goals.

Role type

Distinguished Technologist (Strategy & Technical Leadership)

Builds

VLSI components, hardware systems, and complex integrated circuit architectures

Domain

Semiconductor / VLSI Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

VLSI design principles, digital logic, computer architecture, hardware description languages, EDA tools, FPGA tools, strategic roadmap 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; Defines industry standards and product features; Provides VLSI consultation and leads design reviews; Provides technical leadership for multiple project teams; Mentors less experienced staff; Identifies emerging VLSI technologies and new projects

Seniority

Distinguished, strategic leadership & mentorship

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