Ciliconchip GM

Role: GM / Vice President – Product Development Location: Bangalore Experience: 20+ years Role Overview: The GM / VP of Product Development will lead the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of Mixed-Signal Analog IPs, with a focus on power solutions, UCIe, memory interfaces, and sensor technologies. This leadership role requires deep technical acumen in analog and mixed-signal domains, combined with strategic vision to drive innovation, scalability, and business growth. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership ● Define and articulate the Mixed-Signal Analog IP product development strategy, aligning it with business goals, technology roadmaps, and market trends. ● Drive innovation and differentiation across power management, interface, and sensor IP portfolios. ● Evaluate emerging technologies and ecosystem trends (such as UCIe, chiplet architectures, and low-power design) to identify new opportunities for IP development. ● Collaborate with executive leadership to set long-term objectives and investment priorities for the Mixed-Signal IP portfolio. Product Development & Engineering Execution ● Lead cross-functional teams in architecture, circuit design, verification, validation, and system integration to deliver high-quality Mixed-Signal Analog IPs. ● Oversee the complete IP lifecycle, from concept, design, and simulation to validation, silicon characterization, and product qualification. ● Establish robust engineering processes emphasizing first-time-right silicon, design reuse, and power-performance optimization. ● Ensure IP design compliance with performance, reliability, manufacturability, and integration requirements. ● Collaborate with foundry and packaging partners to optimize yield, quality, and production scalability. Team Leadership & Organizational Development: ● Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of analog/mixed-signal design engineers, product managers, and validation experts. ● Create a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation across design and development teams. ● Attract and develop top talent; establish clear competency frameworks and career growth paths. ● Lead multi-geo teams effectively, driving collaboration between design centers, ecosystem partners, and key customers. Product Strategy & Market Alignment ● Translate customer requirements and market insights into actionable IP specifications and technology roadmaps. ● Partner with business, sales, and customer engineering teams to define IP positioning, go-to-market strategy, and customer engagement models. ● Prioritize IP development initiatives based on ROI, technical differentiation, and market demand. ● Engage with strategic customers and partners to ensure roadmap alignment with system-level integration needs. Operational Excellence & Governance ● Define and monitor KPIs for IP quality, design efficiency, schedule adherence, and innovation metrics. ● Implement best practices in Agile/Lean development and design governance for IP programs. ● Drive continuous improvement through design reviews, silicon feedback loops, and data-driven decision-making. ● Represent the Product Development organization in executive reviews and board-level discussions. Required Qualifications ● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field; Ph.D. preferred. ● 20+ years of progressive experience in analog/mixed-signal IP development, with at least 10+ years in leadership roles driving IP design, validation, and delivery. ● Proven success in managing large-scale design teams and cross-functional engineering programs in leading semiconductor or IP companies. ● Deep technical expertise in analog, power management, high-speed interfaces (UCIe), memory subsystems, and sensor integration. ● Strong understanding of semiconductor IP lifecycle, EDA tools, and silicon manufacturing flows. ● Demonstrated ability to build and scale world-class engineering teams and deliver complex IP portfolios to market. Please reach out to