Director, Engineering
 Skyworks Solutions, Inc | |
$170,100.00 - $339,500.00 / yr
| |
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
| |
 United States, California, Irvine | |
| 5260 California Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Feb 26, 2026 | |
|
Job Description
Apply now
Job Title:
Director, Engineering Posting Start Date:
2/25/26 Job Location(s):
Irvine If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates. Requisition ID: 76508 Job Description:
Description
We are seeking a visionary and technically accomplished Director of PDK Development and External Foundry Enablement. In this position, you will play a key role to bridge the gap between technology and design to ensure best-in-class performance and manufacturability. You will work with both internal and external focus to define and operationalize best-in-class tools, flows and methodologies as well as collaborate with industry-leading vendors and academia to ensure we institute a robust and highly performant enablement process. This is a high-impact leadership position reporting to the Sr. Director of EDA Engineering, with a mandate to institute robust operational processes and grow a world-class team. Responsibilities
* Leadership: Own the PDK strategy and roadmap across technology nodes. Build and scale a world-class PDK enablement team. Establish operational excellence with best-in-class processes, release management and change control * Development: Own end-to-end PDK lifecycle including vendor engagement, internal developments such as pCells, automated QA, documentation, and release * Methodology: Define reference flows for analog/mixed-signal and RF. Drive integration with major EDA platforms. Implement CI/CD pipeline * Vendor Enablement: Align roadmap, institute bug traceability, drive continuous improvement * Release Management: Define PDK release methodology, semantic versioning, change impact analysis and rollback. Define and own documentation, migration guides, training Required Experience and Skills
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. * 15+ years of experience in PDK development, foundry enablement, in both individual contributor and leadership roles. * Proven track record delivering PDKs and signoff enablement for multiple nodes and multiple foundries. * Hands-on expertise with PDK artifacts such as pCells, parameter constraints, DRC/LVS decks, PEX/RC extraction, modeling * Demonstrated vendor/foundry relationship management and escalation leadership; experience negotiating deliverables and timelines * Proficiency in tools and platforms, such as Cadence, Mentor, Synopsys, Keysight, Ansys, etc., and ability to customize and automate design flows using scripting languages, such as SKILL, Python etc. * Excellent program management skills; strong written/oral communication and executive reporting * Proven track record in recruiting and managing global teams * Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $170,100 - $339,500 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance. Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com. Apply now
| |