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Distinguished Technologist, VLSI Engineering

Sunnyvale, California, United States of America💼 Full-time💰 $183,000–$389,500🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-29

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

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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