Role : GM / Vice President – Product Development
Location : Bangalore
Experience : 20+ years
Role Overview :
The GM / VP of Product Development will lead the end-to-end design, development, and
delivery of Mixed-Signal Analog IPs, with a focus on power solutions, UCIe, memory
interfaces, and sensor technologies. This leadership role requires deep technical acumen in
analog and mixed-signal domains, combined with strategic vision to drive innovation, scalability,
and business growth.
Key Responsibilities :
Strategic Leadership
- Define and articulate the Mixed-Signal Analog IP product development strategy,
aligning it with business goals, technology roadmaps, and market trends.
Drive innovation and differentiation across power management, interface, and sensorIP portfolios.
Evaluate emerging technologies and ecosystem trends (such as UCIe, chipletarchitectures, and low-power design) to identify new opportunities for IP development.
Collaborate with executive leadership to set long-term objectives and investmentpriorities for the Mixed-Signal IP portfolio.
Product Development & Engineering Execution
Lead cross-functional teams in architecture, circuit design, verification, validation, andsystem integration to deliver high-quality Mixed-Signal Analog IPs.
Oversee the complete IP lifecycle, from concept, design, and simulation to validation,silicon characterization, and product qualification.
Establish robust engineering processes emphasizing first-time-right silicon, designreuse, and power-performance optimization.
Ensure IP design compliance with performance, reliability, manufacturability, andintegration requirements.
Collaborate with foundry and packaging partners to optimize yield, quality, andproduction scalability.
Team Leadership & Organizational Development :
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of analog / mixed-signal designengineers, product managers, and validation experts.
Create a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation across designand development teams.
Attract and develop top talent;establish clear competency frameworks and career
growth paths.
Lead multi-geo teams effectively, driving collaboration between design centers,ecosystem partners, and key customers.
Product Strategy & Market Alignment
Translate customer requirements and market insights into actionable IPspecifications and technology roadmaps.
Partner with business, sales, and customer engineering teams to define IP positioning,go-to-market strategy, and customer engagement models.
Prioritize IP development initiatives based on ROI, technical differentiation, andmarket demand.
Engage with strategic customers and partners to ensure roadmap alignment withsystem-level integration needs.
Operational Excellence & Governance
Define and monitor KPIs for IP quality, design efficiency, schedule adherence, andinnovation metrics.
Implement best practices in Agile / Lean development and design governance for IPprograms.
Drive continuous improvement through design reviews, silicon feedback loops, anddata-driven decision-making.
Represent the Product Development organization in executive reviews andboard-level discussions.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field;Ph.D. preferred.
20+ years of progressive experience in analog / mixed-signal IP development, with atleast 10+ years in leadership roles driving IP design, validation, and delivery.
Proven success in managing large-scale design teams and cross-functionalengineering programs in leading semiconductor or IP companies.
Deep technical expertise in analog, power management, high-speed interfaces(UCIe), memory subsystems, and sensor integration.
Strong understanding of semiconductor IP lifecycle, EDA tools, and siliconmanufacturing flows.
Demonstrated ability to build and scale world-class engineering teams and delivercomplex IP portfolios to market.
Please reach out to varun@ciliconchip.com