Principal Silicon Operations Engineering Lead
Core
Define multi-year commercial strategy for the EDA supplier portfolio, manage negotiations, and serve as a trusted advisor to silicon engineering executives on tooling investment and supplier risk.
Role type
Principal Silicon Operations Engineering Lead (Commercial Strategy & Negotiation)
Builds
Multi-year EDA tool roadmap, negotiation business cases, executive dashboards, and supplier governance frameworks.
Domain
Semiconductor industry, Silicon Engineering, EDA tools, Hardware Development
Required skills
Commercial negotiation, Strategic sourcing, Supplier portfolio management, Technology strategy, Contract governance, Executive reporting, AI/automation in contracting, Cross-functional partnership, Demand management, Cloud/HPC strategy
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, Management consulting background, Experience with AI-assisted design adoption, Power BI
Technologies
Power BI, EDA tools, Cloud/HPC infrastructure
Responsibilities
Define renewal sequencing, bundling/unbundling decisions, and alternative sourcing options for the EDA portfolio.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
