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VLSI Director

VLSI Director

ConfidentialHyderabad / Secunderabad, Telangana
30+ days ago
Job description

Black And White Business Solutions is seeking a highly accomplished and visionary VLSI Director / VLSI Back-end Services Practice Head to lead and expand our VLSI services business. This strategic leadership role demands a blend of deep technical expertise in ASIC backend processes, strong business acumen, and proven experience in building and leading high-performing technical teams. You will be responsible for defining the VLSI services strategy, driving business growth, engaging with high-profile clients, and fostering a culture of continuous innovation and talent development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership & Business Growth :
  • Drive the overall VLSI services strategy, offering development, capabilities enhancement, and talent creation and scaling to achieve exponential business growth.
  • Own and meet the VLSI services business growth targets , demonstrating clear leadership in revenue generation and market expansion.
  • Create differentiated VLSI Services offerings, capabilities, and talent to position Black And White Business Solutions as a leader in the market.
  • Develop and implement VLSI services Business Plans and Roadmaps .
  • Work closely with Presales and Sales teams to develop compelling customer propositions and sales collateral , securing new design wins.
  • Utilize industry trends, competitive insights to enhance sales strategies and provide valuable input to offering owners.
  • Client Engagement & Relationship Management :
  • Demonstrate the ability to engage with customer design managers in deep technical discussions and secure design wins .
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships , ensuring sustained client satisfaction and service excellence across VLSI services projects.
  • Engage confidently at senior levels within customer organizations , influencing decisions and building trust.
  • Review and ensure smooth delivery of all VLSI services engagements , maintaining high standards of quality and timeliness.
  • Technical Leadership & Innovation :
  • Apply strong technical expertise in ASIC backend processes : including physical design & verification, implementation, and optimization, timing analysis, power analysis, and Design For Test (DFT).
  • Drive innovations and optimizations to enhance power, performance, and area (PPA) metrics across VLSI designs.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and methodologies to continuously improve backend development practices .
  • Stay updated on semiconductor industry trends and competitor activities to refine the strategy accordingly and gain customer mindshare.
  • Work closely with design, verification, and manufacturing teams to align backend strategies with overall ASIC development goals .
  • Exposure to ASIC-package codesign is a significant plus .
  • Team Building & Talent Development :
  • Create strong VLSI technical teams through focused hiring, comprehensive training, and continuous upskilling initiatives .
  • Mentor the VLSI team to ensure their skills are continuously advanced and aligned to evolving customer and industry needs.
  • Collaborate with academia, industry partners, and internal talent acquisition teams to grow VLSI talent .
  • Work effectively with in-house resourcing teams and external partner ecosystem to staff and ramp-up the VLSI team based on customer project needs.
  • Operational Excellence :
  • Create differentiated design methodologies, offerings, and solution demos to showcase at industry events, enhancing our brand visibility and technical prowess.
  • Perform SoW (Statement of Work) and MSA (Master Services Agreement) reviews , ensuring contractual alignment and risk mitigation.
  • Demonstrate excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills .
  • Possess excellent communication and analytical skills to articulate complex technical and business concepts.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Relevant Experience : 15 to 24 years of progressive experience in VLSI services, with a significant portion in a leadership or architectural role.
  • ASIC Backend Expertise : Strong technical expertise in all phases of ASIC backend processes , including physical design & verification, implementation, optimization (timing, power, area), timing analysis (STA), power analysis, and Design For Test (DFT).
  • Semiconductor Technology Understanding : Strong understanding of semiconductor technologies, including standard cells, IOs, memory, and IP integration.
  • EDA Tool Proficiency : Hands-on expertise with commercial EDA tools from leading vendors such as Synopsys (e.g., Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime), Cadence (e.g., Innovus, Genus), or Siemens (e.g., Calibre).
  • Design Formats & Languages : Intimate familiarity with Verilog and standard design formats (e.g., LEF, DEF, SPEF, Liberty).
  • Scripting Proficiency : Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Perl, or Tcl for automation purposes and enhancing design flows.
  • Advanced Node Technologies : Familiarity with advanced node technologies such as 7nm, 5nm, or below , and the associated challenges and methodologies.
  • Industry Connects : Good industry connects with EDA tool companies, foundries (e.g., TSMC, Samsung Foundry), and Tier 1 semiconductor companies.
  • Partner Ecosystem : Proven ability to create and leverage a VLSI partner ecosystem for expanding offerings and talent pools.

    • Qualification

  • Any Graduate or Above

    • CTC Range

  • 60 to 80 LPA

    • Notice Period

  • Any

    • Mode of Interview

  • Virtual

    • Contact : Sana F Staffing Analyst - IT Recruiter Black and White Business Solutions Pvt Ltd Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA Email : [HIDDEN TEXT] | Website : www.blackwhite.in Direct Number : +91 8067432462

    Skills Required

    Strategic Leadership, business growth strategies , Client Engagement, Team Building, Operational Excellence, ASIC Testing

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