Digital Director of Engineering

Job Title: Director of Engineering – Automotive Networking

Location: Bangalore India

 

About the Role

We are looking for a Director of Engineering to lead development of next-generation Automotive Networking solutions including SerDes, Ethernet, and high-speed communication SoCs.

You will drive strategy, architecture, and execution while working closely with global teams, customers, and business leadership to deliver market-leading products.

Why Join Us

Join a global team shaping the future of connected vehicles through advanced automotive networking technologies.

Key Responsibilities

•    Define product architecture and roadmap for Automotive Networking solutions

•    Lead cross-functional teams delivering SoCs from concept to production

•    Drive system-level design across MAC, PCS, PHY, and Digital Front-End subsystems [JD Staff D...Networking | Outlook]

•    Own execution excellence: schedules, quality, risk management, and silicon success

•    Partner with Product Management and customers on solution definition

•    Build and scale world-class engineering teams globally

•    Drive innovation in design methodologies, verification, and integration

Required Qualifications

•    BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

•    20+ years of experience in semiconductor or SoC development

•    Proven leadership of large engineering teams and complex programs

•    Expertise in: 

o    Networking / communication SoCs (Ethernet, SerDes, high-speed links)

o    RTL-to-silicon development flows

o    Cross-functional integration (Analog, Firmware, Systems)

Preferred Qualifications

•    Automotive domain experience (ISO 26262, AEC-Q100)

•    Experience with Ethernet PHY/MAC or similar high-speed architectures 

•    Customer-facing or product definition experience