Senior Director, Systems Technology Development

San Diego, California, United States of America March 7, 2026 Eightfold Ai
Lead the execution of advanced semiconductor technologies from concept through manufacturing readiness. Drive technology integration across logic, memory, interconnect, and chiplets with a focus on robust, manufacturable solutions. Translate high‑level product and architectural requirements into clear technology requirements and implementation plans. Interface closely with silicon design, process integration, packaging, product engineering, and manufacturing teams. Collaborate with internal domain experts to ensure cohesive execution across technology boundaries. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to senior engineers and technology leads across the organization. Experience working directly with foundries, and other semiconductor suppliers. Industry recognition as a senior technical leader in semiconductor technology execution or integration. Experience supporting multiple market segments (mobile, IoT, data center, automotive, XR). Background in 2.5D/3D, chiplets, heterogeneous integration. Strong understanding of manufacturing constraints, yield learning, and cost scaling. Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 9+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. Evaluate competing technology options to balance performance targets, power efficiency, die area, yield, and cost. Guide teams in making data‑driven decisions that optimize end‑product KPIs while maintaining schedule and risk discipline.
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