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.