Ciliconchip Chief Technology Officer

Role: Chief Technology Officer Experience: 20+ Years Location: Bangalore Role Overview: The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will define and lead the company’s technology vision, architecture, and innovation roadmap in Mixed-Signal Analog IP development, with focus areas spanning power management, UCIe interfaces, memory, and sensor technologies. This leadership role will drive R&D excellence, IP innovation, and engineering capability across global design teams. Key Responsibilities: 1. Technology Strategy & Vision ● Define and own the company’s Mixed-Signal Analog IP technology roadmap, aligning it with business strategy and market direction. ● Identify emerging analog and mixed-signal trends (UCIe, chiplet integration, low-power and high-speed analog architectures) that can create competitive differentiation. ● Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with foundries, EDA vendors, universities, and ecosystem players to strengthen IP innovation. ● Guide R&D in advanced design methodologies, reusable IP frameworks, and next-generation process readiness. 2. Engineering Leadership ● Oversee all engineering functions — Analog/Mixed-Signal Design, Circuit Verification, Layout, Validation, and Integration. ● Set technical standards, design quality metrics, and best practices across all IP development programs. ● Ensure predictable execution and delivery of high-performance, low-power Mixed-Signal IPs. ● Drive PPA (Power, Performance, Area) optimization, design reusability, and automation in design and verification flows. 3. IP Development & Productization ● Drive first-silicon success and productization of advanced Mixed-Signal IPs across power, UCIe, memory, and sensor domains. ● Architect reusable IP cores, subsystems, and platforms to accelerate future product and customer integration cycles. ● Oversee technology evaluation for EDA tools, analog/mixed-signal design kits (PDKs), libraries, and process migrations. ● Review IP specifications to ensure feasibility, scalability, manufacturability, and compliance with integration standards. 4. Innovation & R&D ● Lead advanced R&D initiatives in emerging domains such as low-power architectures, high-speed interfaces, and AI-assisted design automation. ● Sponsor internal innovation programs and IP filings, fostering a culture of technical excellence and experimentation. ● Drive internal architecture forums, design councils, and cross-functional technical reviews to accelerate learning and innovation. 5. Talent Development & Organization Building ● Mentor and develop senior technical leaders including Directors, Fellows, and Principal Engineers across analog, mixed-signal, and IP disciplines. ● Foster a high-performance, innovation-driven culture emphasizing accountability and technical depth. ● Partner with HR to define technical career ladders, learning frameworks, and university collaboration programs to build a sustainable talent pipeline. 6. Customer & Ecosystem Engagement ● Serve as the company’s technical ambassador with customers, partners, and industry forums. ● Translate customer requirements into scalable, IP-level technical solutions and roadmaps. ● Engage in strategic business reviews, co-development initiatives, and customer engagements to ensure alignment with market needs. ● Represent the company at industry conferences and technology consortia, showcasing IP leadership and innovation. 7. Governance & Risk Management ● Ensure IP protection, design security, and compliance across all programs. ● Define and enforce technical governance frameworks, including design reviews and quality audits. ● Mitigate risks through robust validation, simulation coverage, and silicon correlation strategies. Qualifications: Minimum Requirements ● B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/Ph.D. in Electrical, Electronics, or Microelectronics Engineering. ● 20+ years of experience in Analog/Mixed-Signal IP design and development, with at least 10 years in senior leadership roles. ● Proven track record of leading large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams across global sites. ● Deep hands-on expertise in power management circuits, high-speed interfaces (UCIe), memory IPs, and sensor integration. ● Strong understanding of EDA tool chains, design flows, process technologies, and silicon manufacturing. ● Demonstrated success in building world-class engineering teams and delivering IP innovation at scale. Please reach out to varun@ciliconchip.com