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Senior level design director jobs place experienced leaders in charge of creative vision, cross-functional alignment, and the teams and projects that bring it to life. Openings concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Electronics & Hardware, with 23% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like AbbVie, Walmart, and CRB hiring at this level now.
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If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 77708
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Technical Director to drive advanced, mixed-signal SOC (Systems On A Chip) development. In this key leadership role, you will drive the architecture, design, and implementation of cutting-edge digital systems and signal processing hardware for next-generation systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our projects, mentoring a team of engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-performance, power-efficient designs.
We are a passionate and dedicated team of world-class digital, analog, mixed-signal, and firmware engineers committed to building the next generation of wireless and audio SOCs. This position is for an experienced and equally passionate engineer interested in excellent personal and professional growth opportunities.
Note: This position will be on-site in our San Jose, CA or Hillsboro, OR site locations.
Responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in digital IC design and hardware DSP to make a significant impact on innovative product development in industries such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, or automotive.
Technical Leadership:
- Define and drive the technical strategy for digital IC design with a focus on hardware DSP development.
- Lead the architecture and design of high-performance, low-power DSP blocks for ASICs, FPGAs, and SoCs.
- Ensure that designs meet performance, power, area, reliability and testability requirements.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to guide innovation.
Project Management:
- Oversee multiple concurrent projects from concept to production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., system architects, software engineers, verification teams) to ensure seamless integration of DSP hardware into larger systems.
- Manage project schedules, deliverables, and risks to ensure timely execution.
Team Leadership & Mentorship:
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of digital IC design engineers.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Provide guidance on best practices for RTL design, synthesis, verification, and physical implementation.
Design & Development:
- Lead the development of custom DSP algorithms and their efficient implementation in hardware.
- Optimize designs for performance (e.g., SNR/throughput/latency), power efficiency, and silicon area.
- Drive the use of advanced tools and methodologies for RTL design (e.g., Verilog/SystemVerilog/SystemC), synthesis, timing analysis, and formal verification.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to both technical teams and executive leadership.
Quality Assurance:
- Ensure robust verification strategies are in place for all designs (e.g., functional verification, formal methods).
- Collaborate with physical design teams to address timing closure and DFT (Design for Testability) requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).
- Experience: 12+ years of experience in digital IC design with a focus on hardware DSP development.
- Proven track record of delivering complex ASICs or SOCs into production.
- Experience leading teams or projects in a technical leadership role.
Technical Expertise:
- Deep understanding of DSP algorithms (e.g., FFTs, filters, modulation/demodulation) and their hardware implementation.
- Experience with hardware/software partitioning of systems and algorithms.
- Strong knowledge of RTL design using Verilog/SystemVerilog/SystemC.
- Proficiency in synthesis tools, timing analysis tools, and simulation tools.
- Familiarity with FPGA prototyping flows and tools.
- Experience with low-power design techniques and trade-offs.
- Understanding of physical design concepts such as floorplanning, clock tree synthesis (CTS), and timing closure.
Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor teams.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication skills for both technical discussions and executive-level presentations.
- Experience working on wireless communication systems and audio processing systems.
- Familiarity with machine learning accelerators or AI hardware implementations.
- Knowledge of advanced process nodes and their challenges.
- Experience with formal verification tools like JasperGold or similar.
- Exposure to digital interface protocols such as USB, I2C, SPI, I2S, TDM, PDM.
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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $170,100 - $339,500 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 77708
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Technical Director to drive advanced, mixed-signal SOC (Systems On A Chip) development. In this key leadership role, you will drive the architecture, design, and implementation of cutting-edge digital systems and signal processing hardware for next-generation systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our projects, mentoring a team of engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-performance, power-efficient designs.
We are a passionate and dedicated team of world-class digital, analog, mixed-signal, and firmware engineers committed to building the next generation of wireless and audio SOCs. This position is for an experienced and equally passionate engineer interested in excellent personal and professional growth opportunities.
Note: This position will be on-site in our San Jose, CA or Hillsboro, OR site locations.
Responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in digital IC design and hardware DSP to make a significant impact on innovative product development in industries such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, or automotive.
Technical Leadership:
- Define and drive the technical strategy for digital IC design with a focus on hardware DSP development.
- Lead the architecture and design of high-performance, low-power DSP blocks for ASICs, FPGAs, and SoCs.
- Ensure that designs meet performance, power, area, reliability and testability requirements.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to guide innovation.
Project Management:
- Oversee multiple concurrent projects from concept to production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., system architects, software engineers, verification teams) to ensure seamless integration of DSP hardware into larger systems.
- Manage project schedules, deliverables, and risks to ensure timely execution.
Team Leadership & Mentorship:
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of digital IC design engineers.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Provide guidance on best practices for RTL design, synthesis, verification, and physical implementation.
Design & Development:
- Lead the development of custom DSP algorithms and their efficient implementation in hardware.
- Optimize designs for performance (e.g., SNR/throughput/latency), power efficiency, and silicon area.
- Drive the use of advanced tools and methodologies for RTL design (e.g., Verilog/SystemVerilog/SystemC), synthesis, timing analysis, and formal verification.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to both technical teams and executive leadership.
Quality Assurance:
- Ensure robust verification strategies are in place for all designs (e.g., functional verification, formal methods).
- Collaborate with physical design teams to address timing closure and DFT (Design for Testability) requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).
- Experience: 12+ years of experience in digital IC design with a focus on hardware DSP development.
- Proven track record of delivering complex ASICs or SOCs into production.
- Experience leading teams or projects in a technical leadership role.
Technical Expertise:
- Deep understanding of DSP algorithms (e.g., FFTs, filters, modulation/demodulation) and their hardware implementation.
- Experience with hardware/software partitioning of systems and algorithms.
- Strong knowledge of RTL design using Verilog/SystemVerilog/SystemC.
- Proficiency in synthesis tools, timing analysis tools, and simulation tools.
- Familiarity with FPGA prototyping flows and tools.
- Experience with low-power design techniques and trade-offs.
- Understanding of physical design concepts such as floorplanning, clock tree synthesis (CTS), and timing closure.
Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor teams.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication skills for both technical discussions and executive-level presentations.
- Experience working on wireless communication systems and audio processing systems.
- Familiarity with machine learning accelerators or AI hardware implementations.
- Knowledge of advanced process nodes and their challenges.
- Experience with formal verification tools like JasperGold or similar.
- Exposure to digital interface protocols such as USB, I2C, SPI, I2S, TDM, PDM.
#LI-SJ1
The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $170,100 - $339,500 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.
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Senior Level Design Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level design director job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end design outcomes, not just contributed to them. A portfolio that demonstrates strategic decision-making, cross-functional leadership, and measurable business impact carries more weight than a long list of deliverables. Mentoring experience and the ability to align design thinking with organizational goals give candidates a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level design directors?
Companies hiring senior level design directors right now include AbbVie, Walmart, and CRB, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers established enterprises scaling their design functions and growth-stage companies building out leadership for the first time.
Are there remote senior level design director jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options exist at this level, though they vary by industry and company stage. About 23% of senior level design director openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting continued flexibility for experienced leaders who can operate independently across distributed teams.
What makes a design director role senior level?
Senior level design director roles are defined by ownership and scope. These positions carry accountability for setting creative direction across products or brands, not just executing within it. They require deep craft expertise alongside the ability to mentor other designers, influence stakeholders at the executive level, and connect design decisions to broader business strategy.
Which industries hire the most senior level design directors?
Senior Level design director roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to invest heavily in design leadership because product differentiation, brand identity, and user experience are central to how they compete.