Director, Customer Hardware Engineering
Core
Own technical relationships with strategic customers and FAEs to convert silicon needs into precise hardware/software requirements for AI platforms.
Role type
Director, Customer Hardware Engineering
Builds
Custom AI silicon configurations (NEO) and customer-specific hardware/software integration
Domain
AI hardware, custom silicon, RISC-V, semiconductor design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Leading customer-facing technical teams, RTL design, verification, physical design, systems thinking, technical communication
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
RISC-V, RTL, verification, physical design, NEO silicon
Responsibilities
Own technical customer relationships and convert high-level asks into concrete engineering specifications, Coordinate with hardware and software leads on customer-specific NEO silicon configurations, Oversee RTL changes and NEO customization required to meet each customer's requirements, Drive tight collaboration between customer silicon teams and internal DV for reliable delivery
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & hands-on technical alignment
