Head of Engineering

About the Company

Techlabs Semiconductor Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Trident Techlabs Limited, a leading provider of semiconductor services offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions across design, verification, validation, testing, Systems Design, manufacturing and AI. We serve a diverse range of industries, including Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Semiconductor, Telecommunications, Defence, Armed forces and Industrial Automation.

Role Summary

The VP / Head of Engineering will provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership across semiconductor and system-level design services. This role is responsible for driving engineering excellence, scalable delivery, product innovation, and customer success across end-to-end silicon and systems programs.

The ideal candidate brings 20+ years of experience spanning semiconductor product development and engineering services, with deep exposure to customer-facing delivery, global teams, and P&L-aligned execution.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Technology Leadership

Define and execute the engineering strategy and technology roadmap aligned with company growth objectives.

Lead end-to-end engineering across:

ASIC / SoC / FPGA design

Analog, mixed-signal, and digital design

Embedded software, firmware, and system design

Verification, validation, DFT, physical design, and silicon bring-up

Drive adoption of best-in-class engineering processes, tools, and quality frameworks.

Product & Services Execution

Oversee product-oriented and services-led engineering programs, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

Balance custom design services, platform-based solutions, and reusable IP strategies.

Partner with Product Management to shape solution offerings and differentiation for target markets.

Customer & Business Engagement

Act as a technical executive interface for key customers, including design reviews, escalations, and roadmap discussions.

Support pre-sales, proposals, and technical due diligence, contributing to deal shaping and closure.

Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, retention, and repeat business.

Organizational Leadership

Build, mentor, and retain high-performing global engineering teams across multiple geographies.

Establish clear career paths, leadership development, and succession planning.

Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Operational Excellence & Governance

Own engineering KPIs related to quality, productivity, utilization, and delivery predictability.

Manage budgets, headcount planning, and resource allocation aligned with business priorities.

Ensure compliance with industry standards, security requirements, and customer quality expectations.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Experience

20+ years of experience in semiconductor and systems engineering, with a strong mix of:

Product development

Engineering / design services delivery

Proven leadership at Director, Senior Director, or VP level managing large, multi-disciplinary teams.

Demonstrated success in scaling engineering organizations in a services or hybrid product-services environment.

Strong background working with global customers (fabless companies, OEMs, hyperscalers, or Tier-1s).

Technical Expertise

Deep understanding of SoC/ASIC lifecycle, from architecture to silicon qualification.

Strong system-level perspective including hardware-software co-design.

Familiarity with advanced nodes, IP ecosystems, and EDA workflows is highly desirable.

Leadership & Business Skills

Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline.

Excellent communication and executive presence, both internal and customer-facing.

Proven ability to influence across engineering, sales, product, and executive teams.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

MBA or advanced management education is a plus.