Director - IP Engineering (Technical Program Management)

Job Title

Director - IP Engineering (Technical Program Management)

Role Summary

Engineering director with a dual leadership role (management + technical) for GlobalFoundries' IP Engineering team in Hsinchu. Lead development of high-performance compute processor IP products and establish operating models for multi-site R&D teams to align product delivery with business objectives.

Accountable for planning, execution, delivery quality, cross-site collaboration, and building a high-performing engineering organization.

Experience Level

Senior — requires 20+ years of relevant experience in digital front-end design, verification, implementation, validation, or program/project management for computational IP development.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and program leadership across IP product development, ensure predictable execution, and develop team capabilities.

• Define and drive execution strategy aligned with product and business goals.
• Oversee program planning, execution, milestones, and delivery across multiple teams and sites.
• Review and govern technical plans, specifications, and execution progress for owned functions.
• Provide technical authority in design, micro-architecture, verification, and engineering methodology; engage hands-on as needed.
• Coach and mentor teams to improve technical depth, process, and methodologies.
• Partner with product, program, and customer stakeholders to align requirements and delivery.
• Drive engineering efficiency, tooling and automation improvements, and end-to-end delivery quality.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, experience, and leadership capabilities.

• 20+ years of experience in digital front-end design, implementation, verification, validation, or program/project management for computational IP development.
• Proven senior technical leadership or engineering management with ownership of signoff accountability and delivery quality.
• Deep expertise in microprocessor, memory, and system architecture; digital design and verification across the full product lifecycle.
• Proficiency with HDL and verification languages and methodologies: SystemVerilog, Verilog, UVM, formal verification, and functional coverage.
• Experience with RTL design, verification flows, linters, simulators, synthesis tools, and formal tools.
• Programming and scripting: SystemVerilog, C/C++, Assembly, Python, Perl, or similar for automation.
• Strong program management skills: requirements analysis, risk management, resource planning, prioritization, and execution tracking.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence across engineering, product, and business teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience leading multi-site and multi-tier teams and driving alignment across geographically distributed organizations.
• Prior experience with CI/CD pipelines, flow automation, and engineering productivity toolchains.

Education Requirements

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline from a reputable institution is required.

About the Company

Company: GlobalFoundries

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.