Director -AI Driven Silicon Design
Core
Lead organization-wide adoption of AI-driven methodologies across x86 core development workflows, including functional verification, RTL design, and physical design.
Role type
Director of Silicon Design (AI Strategy & Engineering Leadership)
Builds
AI-augmented engineering workflows and capabilities for CPU core development
Domain
Semiconductor / CPU Design / AI in EDA
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Engineering leadership, AI/ML strategy, CPU core development (verification/RTL/physical design), EDA tooling, cross-functional partnership, organizational change management, executive communication, team building, technical roadmap planning
Preferred skills
Experience building organizations from ground up, familiarity with Synopsys/Cadence/Siemens EDA, hands-on AI/ML tooling knowledge, multi-year strategy execution
Technologies
AI/ML frameworks, EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens), predictive modeling, intelligent test generation, RTL code assistance, timing/congestion prediction, floorplan optimization
Responsibilities
Own strategy and roadmap for AI adoption; build and lead engineering teams; partner with core engineering leadership; define success metrics (velocity, coverage, PPA); drive tool evaluation and infrastructure investment; enable workflows and best practices; resolve cross-org technical barriers; manage headcount and resources; serve as executive point of contact; mentor technical leaders
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
