Semiconductor Director of Software

Great Lea Common
2 weeks ago
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Rewarding opportunity for a hands-on Semiconductor industry Director of Software Engineering with the technical expertise to deliver complex, production grade systems. Hybrid working available.

You’ll be a key part of cutting-edge technology development which is revolutionizing wired connectivity by enabling the building of scalable, energy efficient AI systems Worldwide.

The successful Director of Software Engineering, with expertise in software architectural principles in areas of semiconductor ASIC / SoC development, will deliver the full software stack for this thriving Semiconductor Company including validation software, embedded firmware, device drivers, system software and application level software.

Requirements for this Semiconductor Director of Software role include:

  • Extensive senior level hands-on experience in software engineering within the semiconductor industry.

  • Proven track record of delivering end-to-end software solution architecture which integrates hardware and software across multiple technology domains.

  • A background of software development involving Semiconductor SoC/ASIC and/or memory systems.

  • Deep technical expertise to include firmware/embedded systems, device drivers, Operating System level programming, application software and software tools.

  • Strong people and project leadership experience across geographically distributed teams including cross functional collaboration.

    A competitive salary will be offered to the successful Director of Software, plus Shares (currently pre-IPO), Hybrid working, private healthcare (including family), 25 days holiday, pension, flexitime and relocation assistance

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