Ciliconchip GM / Vice President – Product Development

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 varun@ciliconchip.com