Senior Manager, ASIC Development Engineering

Western Digital • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

We're looking for a Senior Manager, ASIC Development Engineering to lead an SOC development team in Irvine, United States. In this strategic role, you will manage high-performing engineering teams, and drive innovation in hardware design. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with decisive leadership, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge semiconductor solutions while maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of management or leadership experience in engineering environments
• Demonstrated knowledge of RTL design, design verification, and simulation methodologies
• Strong knowledge of EDA tools and design automation platforms
• Proficiency in hardware description languages (HDL) such as Verilog or VHDL
• Excellent project management skills with proven ability to deliver complex projects on schedule
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with meticulous attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Experience managing P&L and technical budgets

Nice To Haves

• Experience with advanced semiconductor design methodologies and design standards
• Knowledge of power analysis, timing closure, and physical design considerations
• Familiarity with agile or lean development practices in hardware engineering
• Background in risk management and strategic planning
• Experience in a fast-paced, innovation-driven semiconductor organization
• Track record of successfully building and scaling high-performing engineering teams
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) principles

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of ASIC design engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
• Analyze complex technical requirements and translate them into actionable design specifications and development strategies
• Oversee design verification, validation, and testing processes to ensure products meet performance, power, and area specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, manufacturing, and quality assurance to align engineering efforts with business objectives
• Establish and enforce design methodologies, standards, and best practices across the engineering organization
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success
• Drive process improvements and implement innovative solutions to enhance design efficiency and product quality
• Manage resource allocation and technical budgets while optimizing team productivity
• Communicate project status, technical challenges, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape in semiconductor design

Benefits

• paid vacation time
• paid sick leave
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• life, accident and disability insurance
• tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
• employee assistance program
• other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
• tuition reimbursement
• transit
• the Applause Program
• employee stock purchase plan
• the WD Savings 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees