Senior Level Technical Design Manager Jobs
Senior level technical design manager jobs put experienced professionals in charge of design direction, cross-functional execution, and the teams and processes that deliver product outcomes at scale. Openings are concentrated in Electronics & Hardware, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles available and employers like WSP, Olsson, and Cisco hiring at this level now.
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Overview:
Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire an exceptional Lead Member of Technical Staff (LMTS) – Logic Design to join our Silicon IP (SIP) team in Hillsboro, Oregon. Candidates will be joining some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world to develop products that make data faster and safer.
In this role, the candidate will be reporting to the Director of Engineering as an individual contributor. As a LMTS Logic Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the micro-architecture and design of our next-generation high performance and cutting-edge memory controllers for data centers and AI applications. This is a fast-growing market with high demand from tier-1 customers which gives ample opportunity for innovation and differentiation. If you like challenges and want to make a technical difference in the memory landscape during these exciting times in the semiconductor industry, this is the right opportunity for you.
Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach for most office-based roles. Employees are encouraged to spend an average of at least three days per week onsite, allowing for two days of remote work.
Responsibilities:
- Own micro-architecture definition and RTL design for critical blocks such as schedulers, command pipelines, coherency/ordering logic and system interfaces
- Analyze performance, power, and area (PPA) trade-offs and drive design decisions based on quantitative data
- Collaborate closely with verification team to shape test plans and improve verification coverage
- Work with physical design team to understand and resolve timing, power, and congestion challenges
- Work with verification team on regression failure debug and root cause, and provide RTL fix if necessary
- Provide technical support to FAE team on pre-sales customer engagements
- Provide technical support to AE team on post-sales customer deliveries
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong System Verilog/Verilog RTL design expertise
- Questa/Incisive/VCS simulator experience
- Python/Perl/TCL scripting experience
- Ability to learn quickly and work independently
- Solid communication and project management skills
- 8+ years of logic design experience (ASIC/FPGA) with BSEE, or
- 6+ years of logic design experience (ASIC/FPGA) with MSEE
DEFNITE PLUS:
- ASIC synthesis, timing constraint, CDC/RDC experience
- UVM Verification experience
- Memory (HBM, LPDDR) expertise
- AMBA AXI or CHI design experience
ABOUT RAMBUS
Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting-edge products and technologies essential for tomorrow’s systems.
Rambus offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus, equity and employee benefits.
Rambus is committed to cultivating a culture where we actively seek to understand, respect, and celebrate the complex and rich identities of ourselves and others. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives are geared towards valuing the differences in backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts at Rambus to help enhance collaboration, teamwork, engagement, and innovation. At Rambus, we believe that we can be our best when every member of our organization feels respected, included, and heard.
Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application.
Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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Overview:
Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire an exceptional Lead Member of Technical Staff (LMTS) – Logic Design to join our Silicon IP (SIP) team in Hillsboro, Oregon. Candidates will be joining some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world to develop products that make data faster and safer.
In this role, the candidate will be reporting to the Director of Engineering as an individual contributor. As a LMTS Logic Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the micro-architecture and design of our next-generation high performance and cutting-edge memory controllers for data centers and AI applications. This is a fast-growing market with high demand from tier-1 customers which gives ample opportunity for innovation and differentiation. If you like challenges and want to make a technical difference in the memory landscape during these exciting times in the semiconductor industry, this is the right opportunity for you.
Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach for most office-based roles. Employees are encouraged to spend an average of at least three days per week onsite, allowing for two days of remote work.
Responsibilities:
- Own micro-architecture definition and RTL design for critical blocks such as schedulers, command pipelines, coherency/ordering logic and system interfaces
- Analyze performance, power, and area (PPA) trade-offs and drive design decisions based on quantitative data
- Collaborate closely with verification team to shape test plans and improve verification coverage
- Work with physical design team to understand and resolve timing, power, and congestion challenges
- Work with verification team on regression failure debug and root cause, and provide RTL fix if necessary
- Provide technical support to FAE team on pre-sales customer engagements
- Provide technical support to AE team on post-sales customer deliveries
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong System Verilog/Verilog RTL design expertise
- Questa/Incisive/VCS simulator experience
- Python/Perl/TCL scripting experience
- Ability to learn quickly and work independently
- Solid communication and project management skills
- 8+ years of logic design experience (ASIC/FPGA) with BSEE, or
- 6+ years of logic design experience (ASIC/FPGA) with MSEE
DEFNITE PLUS:
- ASIC synthesis, timing constraint, CDC/RDC experience
- UVM Verification experience
- Memory (HBM, LPDDR) expertise
- AMBA AXI or CHI design experience
ABOUT RAMBUS
Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting-edge products and technologies essential for tomorrow’s systems.
Rambus offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus, equity and employee benefits.
Rambus is committed to cultivating a culture where we actively seek to understand, respect, and celebrate the complex and rich identities of ourselves and others. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives are geared towards valuing the differences in backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts at Rambus to help enhance collaboration, teamwork, engagement, and innovation. At Rambus, we believe that we can be our best when every member of our organization feels respected, included, and heard.
Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application.
Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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Senior Level Technical Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level technical design manager job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end design programs, not just contributed to them. A strong portfolio demonstrating systems thinking, cross-functional leadership, and measurable product impact carries more weight than titles alone. Candidates who can speak to mentoring junior designers and influencing engineering or product roadmaps consistently stand out in senior searches.
Which companies hire senior level technical design managers?
Companies hiring senior level technical design managers right now include WSP, Olsson, and Cisco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in organizations scaling product teams, launching complex hardware or software platforms, or building in-house design capabilities where senior leadership and technical depth are both required.
Are there remote senior level technical design manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and company stage. About 14% of senior level technical design manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in design and product management functions. Fully remote roles at this seniority often require demonstrated ability to lead distributed teams and maintain design quality without in-person oversight.
What makes a technical design manager role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope and ownership. Where mid-level managers execute within defined parameters, senior technical design managers set those parameters, own the design system strategy, and are accountable for outcomes across multiple products or workstreams. They are expected to mentor and develop other designers, partner with executive stakeholders, and make technical architecture decisions that affect the entire organization.
Which industries hire the most senior level technical design managers?
Senior level technical design manager roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive demand because they require sustained investment in design systems, hardware-software integration, or complex user experience work that calls for experienced leadership rather than execution-only management.