Design Director Jobs in San Jose, CA
Design Director jobs in San Jose are concentrated in the North San Jose tech corridor, Downtown, and the Santana Row and West San Jose areas, with demand running strong across enterprise software, semiconductor, and consumer electronics companies. Astera Labs, eBay, and Gensler are among those hiring right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Company Description
Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.
Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Package Technology Development/NPI, R&D, Global OSAT management for new Package Development/Product qualification, Technology Roadmap definition, R&D budget management & customer adoption programs.
- Focus on design and development of package and interconnect methods for Renesas’s AI/Datacenter Infrastructure Power packaging needs especially Smart Power Stages, Vertical Power Stages, Power Modules & Discrete FET packages. Scope also involves WBG (Ie. SiC & GaN) development along with DBC, AMB substrates and advanced interconnect technologies. Knowledge of wafer level, flip-chip, multi-chip module and power devices will be a plus.
- Benchmark, select and qualify suitable materials, processes and assembly subcontractors (OSAT) or contract manufacturers (CM).
- Work with OSAT/CM to develop, run DOE to optimize processes and establish process spec.
- Work with Product groups and Reliability team, qualify new packages and processes within required time frame.
- Resolve all process integration issues by ensuring all window checks are done on critical process steps.
- Establish production controls and monitors to ensure there is no room for quality incidents.
- Ensure smooth transition into production & implement ramp up monitor.
- Work with OSAT/CM to monitor and resolve process issues early in the production phase to ensure only parts with superior quality shipped to customer.
- Develop and maintain technical expertise on advances and innovations in power SiP/modules, wafer level packaging & flip chip interconnects.
- Participate in packaging roadmap development & focus on execution.
- Address internal and external customer complaints working with peers of Marketing, Product groups, Quality and Operations organization to satisfy growth in businesses.
- Establish & maintain package design rules.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Doctorate/Masters / Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical, Electrical or Materials Engineering.
- 15 to 20 years of relevant experience in package development emphasizing power SiP/module, wafer level & flip-chip packaging
- Strong understanding of power SiP/modules, wafer level/flip-chip packaging methods, assembly process knowledge, qualification methods, SPC and statistical analysis software
- Knowledge of wire-bonding & multi-chip module technologies a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and presentation skills.
Additional Information
The expected annual pay range for this position is $230,000-260,000. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.
At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.
We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.
Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?
Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.
Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.
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Who's Hiring
- Astera Labs25

- eBay8

- Gensler8

- Renesas8

- Ayar Labs8

Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
Design Director Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a design director job in San Jose?
Design director roles in San Jose are driven by the city's deep concentration of enterprise software, semiconductor, and consumer electronics companies, so candidates who can show experience leading product or hardware design at scale have the clearest edge. The North San Jose tech corridor and Downtown core hold the most openings, with smaller clusters in the Santana Row and West San Jose areas. A portfolio demonstrating cross-functional leadership and shipped products resonates most with local hiring teams.
Which companies hire design directors in San Jose?
San Jose design director roles are posted by Astera Labs, eBay, and Gensler and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The local employer mix skews toward large technology and semiconductor companies alongside growth-stage hardware and software firms rooted in the Silicon Valley ecosystem.
Are there remote design director jobs in San Jose?
Yes, though availability depends on the role type. About 0% of design director openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with fully remote arrangements more common in software and brand design than in hardware or physical product design. San Jose's enterprise software employers tend to offer the most flexible arrangements for senior individual contributors and player-coach director roles.
How can I get a design director job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Jose is moving into a senior designer or design lead role at a mid-size enterprise software or consumer electronics company, then building toward director responsibility from within. Local technology companies frequently promote from senior individual contributor roles when a candidate can demonstrate cross-functional influence and mentorship. Targeting companies in North San Jose and Downtown with active design teams gives you the best chance to grow into a director title without starting at that level.
Which industries hire the most design directors in San Jose?
San Jose design director roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. San Jose's identity as the heart of Silicon Valley means technology product companies, from semiconductor firms to enterprise software makers, generate the bulk of ongoing demand for senior design leadership.
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