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pSemi, A Murata Company

pSemi, A Murata Company is hiring: Technical Director, Digital Design and Verifi

pSemi, A Murata Company, San Diego, CA, US, 92189

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Technical Director, Digital Design and Verification Join to apply for the Technical Director, Digital Design and Verification role at pSemi, A Murata Company . pSemi Corporation is a Murata company driving semiconductor integration. pSemi builds on Peregrine Semiconductor’s 30-year legacy of technology advancements and strong IP portfolio but with a new mission—to enhance Murata’s world-class capabilities with high-performance semiconductors. With a strong foundation in RF integration, pSemi’s product portfolio now spans power management, connected sensors, optical transceivers, antenna tuning and RF frontends. These intelligent and efficient semiconductors enable advanced modules for smartphones, base stations, personal computers, electric vehicles, data centers, IoT devices and healthcare. From headquarters in San Diego and offices around the world, pSemi’s team explores new ways to make electronics for the connected world smaller, thinner, faster and better. Job Summary The Technical Director of Digital Design and Verification supervises and directs teams in San Diego, CA and Austin, TX, as well as the pSemi India Design Center (IDC) in Chennai, India. The Technical Director is expected to lead, hire, train, and mentor engineers to develop industry-leading solutions. As the technical leader, this person manages and guides their team, drives digital design, develops processes and methodologies, including defining verification methodology, and tracks deliverables to ensure timely and high-quality execution. The Technical Director works with cross‑functional teams—Marketing, Product, and Test Engineering—to support pSemi’s advanced products and IP from definition through release to end‑of‑life. Roles & Responsibilities Manage and mentor digital design and verification teams across multiple sites Drive hiring, training, and career development initiatives Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and deliverable tracking Architect, design, and verify digital logic to meet critical power, performance, and area targets Contribute to the design team’s efficiency, productivity, and quality through flow and methodology improvements Prepare and hold architecture, design, and verification reviews with technical staff through the project life cycle Support Front‑end & Mid‑end tasks such as synthesis, timing closure, DFT, ATPG, etc. Support test vector generation and silicon validation Support digital characterization programs and data analysis Support AMS verification Work with interdisciplinary teams to identify automation and tool requirements Ensure smooth transition from design to mass production Minimum Qualifications (Experience And Skills) 15+ years of experience or equivalent in digital design and verification 5+ years of experience managing individuals and teams Excellent communication, management, and coaching skills; able to simplify complex ideas and mentor team members to grow and achieve excellent results Demonstrated project management skill to coordinate activities across multiple designs simultaneously Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment Demonstrated experience in ASIC systems and circuit analysis, digital architectures, design & front‑end support, verification/validation, mid/back‑end coordination, test, product development, and mass production product releases Key technical skillsets: Fundamental knowledge of digital circuits, transistor‑level design, systems, and architectures Strong knowledge of digital methodologies and flows In‑depth knowledge of RTL/Verilog, and familiarity with mid/back‑end digital design Expertise in front‑end digital including timing, synthesis Expertise designing digital circuits, state‑machines, serial interfaces, and integrating IP such as SRAM, OTP Familiarity with interface specifications such as MIPI RFEE, SPI, I2C, I3C, etc. Experience working in sub‑micron technologies, low‑power domain Strong knowledge of clock‑domain crossing, power‑domain methodologies and designs, low‑power designs Fundamental knowledge of high‑level programming languages – C++, C#, Perl, Python, Tcl, Makefile Deep experience with Cadence and Synopsys tool suites Familiarity with pre‑silicon verification and post‑silicon validation tools and methodologies, e.g., SystemVerilog, UVM, and Lab‑equipment Familiarity with DFT and scan insertion Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of communication systems and DSP architectures in signal‑processing ASICs, as well as mixed‑signal design, including delta‑sigma modulators, interpolation/decimation filters, and fixed‑point arithmetic Understanding of discrete‑time, z‑domain, digital signal processing, digital filter design (FIR, IIR) Ability to model control‑loop feedback and signal‑processing algorithms using tools such as MATLAB & Simulink Experience with Standard Cell Library development and characterization Familiarity with low‑power design techniques including UPF/CPF Experience developing the digital logic needed for calibration, control, data processing, and enablement for the mixed‑signal IP and ASICs; performing integration of mixed‑signal IP Experience with FPGA to validate digital RTL and gates is desired Behavioral modeling of RF and AMS circuits for ASIC/module level verification Strong understanding of design verification techniques such as UVM and formal verification methods Experience in IP development and integration Understanding of semiconductor consumer‑product life cycle Experience working with global design and cross‑functional teams Education Requirements Minimum of Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience; PhD preferred Work Environment This role operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Salary USD 212,186.16 - 291,755.96 per year EEO Statement pSemi Corporation supports a diverse workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. pSemi does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally‑protected medical condition, military or veteran status (including “protected veterans” under applicable affirmative action laws), marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws applicable to the Company. pSemi also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an employee or applicant has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Note: The Peregrine Semiconductor name, Peregrine Semiconductor logo and UltraCMOS are registered trademarks and the pSemi name, pSemi logo, HaRP and DuNE are trademarks of pSemi Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. pSemi products are protected under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: http://patents.psemi.com #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The Technical Director of Digital Design and Verification supervises and directs teams in San Diego, CA and Austin, TX . pSemi builds on Peregrine Semiconductor’s 30-year legacy of technology advancements and strong IP portfolio but with a new mission—to enhance Murata's world-class capabilities with high-performance semiconductors . En Español: Director Técnico, Diseño Digital y Verificación Únete a solicitar el cargo de director técnico, diseño digital y verificación en pSemi, A Murata Company. PSemi Corporation es una compañía murata que impulsa la integración de semiconductores. pSimi se basa en Peregrine Semiconductor's 30 años de herencia de avances tecnológicos y un sólido portafolio IP pero con una nueva misión para mejorar las capacidades mundiales de Murata con semiconductores de alto rendimiento. Con una sólida base en la integridad RF, el portafolio de productos de pSEMI ahora abarca el manejo de energía, sensores conectados, receptores ópticos, sintonización de antenas y transmisiones RF. Estos smartphones inteligentes y eficientes permiten contratar módulos más pequeños para computadoras personales, estaciones básicas, vehículos eléctricos, centros de datos, IoT y industrias sanitarias. Como líder técnico, esta persona gestiona y guía a su equipo, impulsa el diseño digital, desarrolla procesos y metodologías, incluida la definición de una metodología de verificación, y realiza un seguimiento de los resultados para garantizar su ejecución oportuna y de alta calidad. El Director Técnico trabaja con equipos interfuncionales Marketing, Product and Test Engineeringpara apoyar productos avanzados e IP de pSemis desde la definición hasta el lanzamiento hasta el final de vida útil. Apoyo a la generación de vectores y validación del silicio apoyar los programas de caracterización digital y el análisis de datos apoyo a la verificación AMS Trabajar con equipos interdisciplinarios para identificar requisitos de automatización y herramientas Garantizar una transición fluida desde el diseño hasta la producción en masa Calificaciones mínimas (experiencia y habilidades) 15+ años de experiencia o equivalente en diseño y verificación digitales 5+ years of experience managing individuals and teams Excelentes habilidades de comunicación, gestión y coaching; capaz de simplificar ideas complejas y miembros del equipo mentor para crecer y lograr excelentes resultados Habilidad demostrada de gestión de proyectos para coordinar actividades en múltiples circuitos simultáneamente Capacidad para trabajar en un entorno de interfaz serial multifacético rápido e integrado en sistemas de análisis de circuitos ASIC, arquitecturas digitales, diseño & concesiones, verificación/validaciones, coordinación / ensayos, desarrollo y conocimientos técnicos expertos Con conocimientos especializados en procesos específicos de fabricación de productos digitales Como: Sistemas básicos, redes digitales e integraciones, etc. Experiencia de trabajo en tecnologías sub-micron, dominio de baja potencia Conocimiento sólido de los circuitos que cruzan el reloj y el dominio, las metodologías y diseños del equipo de laboratorio, diseño de campo de energía bajo conocimiento básico de lenguajes de programación de alto nivel C++, C#, Perl, Python, Tcl, Makefile experiencia profunda con Cadence y Synopsys suites de herramientas Familiaridad con instrumentos y métodos de verificación pre-silicónica y validación post‐silicona, por ejemplo: SystemVerilog, UVM y equipos de laboratorio Conocimiento de los sistemas DFT e inserción de dominio de potencia Experiencias preferentes Qualificaciones Conhecimientos de sistemas de comunicación y arquitecturas DSP en procesamiento de señales ASIC, así como diseño mixtos de señal, incluidos módulos estándar A/ma, filtros interpolarizadores / desconducciones, datos fijos Equivocos para la identificación de signos de acceso a un sistema operativo Oficina de Integración Tecnológico (CPI) Este aprendizaje es necesario para desarrollar una comprensión más amplia de los procesos de gestión de información y desarrollo de características del entorno medio ambiente, incluyendo el uso de dispositivos electrónicos y técnicas de control de detección de marcas digitales. Esta función utiliza rutinariamente equipo de oficina estándar. Demandas físicas Las exigencias físicas descritas aquí son representativas de las que debe cumplir un empleado para realizar con éxito las funciones esenciales de este trabajo. Al desempeñar los deberes de este empleo, se requiere que el empleado hable o escuche regularmente. El empleado a menudo está obligado a pararse; caminar; usar las manos al dedo, manejar o sentir; y alcanzar con manos y brazos. pSemi no discrimina por edad, raza, color, religión (incluidas las prácticas de vestimenta y cuidado religioso), sexo/género (incluso el embarazo, parto o condiciones médicas relacionadas o lactancia materna), identidad de género, expresión genética, información genérica, origen nacional (incluyendo restricciones en el uso del idioma y la posesión de una licencia de conducir expedida bajo la sección 12801.9), ascendencia, discapacidad física o mental, condición médica legalmente protegida, estado militar o veterano (incluidos los veteranos protegidos según las leyes de acción afirmativa aplicables), estatus matrimonial, orientación sexual u otra base protegida por leyes locales, estatales o federales aplicables a la Compañía.