VLSI Director

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: [Confidential Information] | Website: www.blackwhite.in Direct Number: +91 8067432462