Head of Silicon CAD Austin

Ericsson • Austin, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ericsson Silicon in Austin, TX, is seeking a Head of Silicon CAD to lead the transformation of silicon development through AI, automation, and world-class methodology. This role involves building a unified Silicon CAD organization, from Front-End to Back-End, with the mission to make silicon development smarter, faster, and more predictable. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of chip engineering, influence EDA vendor roadmaps, pioneer AI-assisted workflows, and lead a globally distributed team. Ericsson Silicon develops state-of-the-art ASICs and FPGAs for Ericsson's 5G and 6G telecommunications portfolio.

Requirements

• Several years in semiconductor engineering, with significant leadership in Silicon CAD, design methodology, or silicon infrastructure.
• Deep expertise across FE CAD and BE CAD — you understand the full flow from RTL to GDSII and can lead at every layer.
• Proven experience scaling CAD organizations in demanding, high-performance silicon environments.
• Demonstrated success partnering with EDA vendors and influencing technical roadmaps at the strategic level.
• A track record of driving large-scale methodology transitions and automation programs that actually ship.
• Comfort with data-driven engineering operations — you make decisions with evidence, not instinct alone.
• The leadership presence to navigate organizational complexity and lead through change.
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field — plus the kind of hard-won experience that only comes from building real silicon at scale.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term vision for a unified Silicon CAD organization spanning FE CAD and BE CAD.
• Lead end-to-end CAD capabilities from RTL to GDSII — simulation, synthesis, CI/CD, P&R, STA, and signoff flows — with precision and scalability.
• Pioneer AI-driven silicon engineering — intelligent automation, AI-assisted design workflows, predictive tape-out analytics, and next-generation engineering copilots.
• Drive standardization and innovation across methodologies, infrastructure, and engineering workflows at global scale.
• Build strategic EDA and foundry partnerships that give Ericsson a technical edge and help shape what the industry builds next.
• Lead methodology transformation initiatives targeting productivity, PPA optimization, and execution predictability.
• Build and develop world-class CAD teams across global sites — attracting, growing, and inspiring top engineering talent.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, ownership, innovation, and relentless improvement.
• Enable faster, higher-quality silicon delivery by turning data, automation, and AI into a genuine competitive advantage.

Benefits

• Choice of three medical plan options
• Dental plan option
• Annual bonus
• 401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution
• 401(k) matching $1 for $1 on the first 3% of eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Company-paid basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Company-paid long-term disability coverage
• Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
• Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation
• Up to 3 personal days per year
• 11 annual holidays
• 8 hours of volunteer time
• 80 hours of sick time annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave
• 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
• Financial wellness programs
• Educational assistance
• Matching gifts
• Recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager