Central R&D Senior Director Microcontrollers, Digital ICs and RF products Group (MDRF)
Core
Senior Director supporting the VP to lead and coordinate the Central R&D organization, driving strategic alignment, operational excellence, and execution of key R&D initiatives across the semiconductor business.
Role type
Senior Director, R&D Strategy & Operations
Builds
Long-term technology and IP roadmaps (nodes, architectures), R&D performance metrics, and cross-functional alignment across distributed teams.
Domain
Semiconductor R&D, Microcontrollers, Digital ICs, RF products
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning and execution, Cross-functional alignment, Operational excellence, Executive communication and governance, Organizational effectiveness, Leadership support, Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Semiconductor Physics, 15+ years in semiconductor R&D or engineering leadership, End-to-end semiconductor lifecycle knowledge, Technology node and chip architecture expertise, Cross-functional initiative driving
Preferred skills
Data-driven decision-making, Stakeholder management at executive level, Ability to drive alignment without direct authority, Performance management capabilities
Technologies
Semiconductor design tools, Tape-out processes, Yield optimization tools, Process optimization frameworks
Responsibilities
Translate R&D strategy into actionable objectives and key results, Partner with technologist leaders to define long-term technology roadmaps, Establish and run operating cadence for quarterly planning and KPI tracking, Prepare board-level updates and leadership materials, Support organizational design and workforce planning, Act as a trusted partner to the VP ensuring continuity of leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
