Sr Manager / Deputy Director, IP Engineering

Job Title

Sr Manager / Deputy Director, IP Engineering

Role Summary

Lead or co-lead development of high-performance compute processor IP products for the IP Engineering team in Hsinchu. Provide technical leadership across product development, customer engagements, and cross-site initiatives.

Accountable for technical strategy, delivery quality, and team development across global, multi-site engineering organizations.

Experience Level

Senior — role expects significant seniority and leadership. The posting specifies 15+ years of relevant experience in digital front-end design, RTL implementation, verification, validation, or computational IP development.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include technical leadership, project ownership, and cross-site collaboration.

• Drive execution of large-scale IP development projects with end-to-end ownership or co-ownership.
• Define technical strategy, review architectures and specifications, and ensure delivery excellence.
• Lead, mentor, and grow engineering teams; oversee succession planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance in architecture, microarchitecture, RTL design, verification, flows, and signoff.
• Collaborate with global teams on technology roadmaps, project planning, customer engagements, and methodology development.
• Improve engineering processes, quality, and operational execution across sites.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and leadership experience. Preferred items listed separately.

• 15+ years experience in digital front-end design, RTL implementation, verification, validation, or computational IP development, with significant technical leadership responsibilities.
• Proven track record leading large-scale IP/SoC projects with accountability for quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Experience leading distributed, multi-site engineering teams and collaborating across global organizations.
• Strong expertise in microprocessor, memory, and system architecture.
• Hands-on experience in RTL design, micro-architecture, verification, formal methods, and functional coverage.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog, Verilog, UVM, C/C++, Python, Perl, and scripting for automation.
• Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools: simulators, synthesis, lint, formal, coverage, and automation tools.
• Strong program execution skills: resource planning, risk management, and delivery management.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience driving engineering methodologies, quality improvements, and organizational effectiveness.

Education Requirements

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline (specified by employer).

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.