Capgemini Invent / Synapse - Director (Electrical Engineering Architect)

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting‑edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose.

Synapse, a part of Capgemini Invent, is a product development consultancy working with the world’s most ambitious companies to envision, create, and launch breakthrough AI‑powered intelligent products. Sitting at the intersection of hardware, embedded systems, and AI, we specialize in engineering‑led innovation that transforms business and unlocks entirely new market categories. Join an innovation team at our global hub in San Francisco or at our Seattle office. We bring new human‑centered products to market through close collaboration across three capability units: Synapse, frog, and AIE.

Your Role

As a Director within Synapse at Capgemini Invent, you will shape and deliver advanced product engineering programs that merge hardware innovation, intelligent systems, and AI‑enabled decision making. You will guide cross‑functional teams through the full lifecycle of product development – translating client ambition into executable roadmaps, architecting solutions, and accelerating outcomes using GenAI, simulation intelligence, and data‑driven engineering. This role combines deep technical leadership with client‑facing advisory, solution shaping, and the ability to deliver breakthrough products at scale.

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering programs, applying AI, simulation intelligence, and data‑driven insights to architect complex electronics solutions from concept to production.
• Shape client engagements by scoping, estimating level of effort, and crafting compelling, technically sound proposals that demonstrate value creation.
• Guide teams through system architecture definition, prototyping, design iteration, testing, and validation – ensuring quality, reliability, and scalability.
• Apply GenAI‑powered design acceleration, automated verification tools, and intelligent diagnostics to improve speed, rigor, and decision quality.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, instilling best‑in‑class practices, technical excellence, and an innovation‑forward mindset.
• Drive risk identification, mitigation planning, and ruthless prioritization to keep programs on track and aligned to client targets.
• Serve as a senior client advisor, translating complex engineering considerations into clear business impacts and actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Invent and Synapse leadership to build thought leadership, reusable assets, and AI‑enabled delivery methods that strengthen our market position.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience architecting, designing, and delivering complex electronic assemblies, leveraging EDA, simulation, and advanced testing methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, manage ambiguity, drive planning, and orchestrate technical execution across multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong client‑facing communication skills, including presenting technical concepts, shaping proposals, and influencing senior engineering stakeholders.
• Experience applying data‑driven or AI‑enabled tools in design, verification, modeling, or diagnostics to accelerate development cycles.
• Exposure to AI/GenAI in areas such as automated code generation, predictive modeling, or intelligent design assistance.
• Consulting mindset: structured problem solving, executive communication, and the ability to translate technology into business value.

Nice to Have

• Experience in industry domains where hardware innovation, embedded systems, or device engineering drive competitive advantage.
• Thought leadership, IP creation, or asset development within engineering or product development disciplines.
• Background in scaling prototyping to production, supply chain coordination, or manufacturing readiness assessments.
• Prior experience in a consulting or client‑service environment.

Compensation Range

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $169,875 to $319,050. Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A‑F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12‑25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada).
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility.

EEO & Diversity Statement

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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