Practice Head - Digital Verification

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Digital Verification (DV) Practice Head to lead and grow our digital verification services. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in all aspects of digital verification, coupled with significant business acumen and leadership experience. This role is responsible for driving the technical vision, managing a large team of verification engineers, developing new business opportunities, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality verification solutions to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Practice Leadership & Strategy:

- Lead and mentor a large team of DV engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

- Define and implement best practices, methodologies, and quality standards for all DV projects.

- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies (e.g., UVM, formal verification, emulation), and market demands to maintain a competitive edge.

Business Development & Client Engagement:

- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to identify new business opportunities and develop compelling technical proposals.

- Lead technical discussions, present our capabilities, and negotiate project scope and deliverables.

- Drive revenue growth and profitability for the DV practice.

Project Management & Delivery:

- Manage project resources, including staffing, scheduling, and risk mitigation.

- Conduct regular project reviews and provide technical guidance to project teams.

Talent Management & Development:

- Develop career paths and professional development plans for team members.

- Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to help team members achieve their full potential.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. An MBA is mandatory.

Experience:

- A minimum of 15+ years of experience in digital verification, with a proven track record of successful project execution.

- Extensive experience leading and managing large teams (25+ engineers) in a similar capacity.

- Significant experience in a client-facing, business development, or P&L-responsible role.

- Demonstrated experience with advanced verification methodologies, including UVM, formal verification, and hardware emulation.

- Deep understanding of the semiconductor industry, including design flows and standards.

Skills:

- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Strong business acumen and a strategic mindset.

- Ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders effectively.

- Proficiency in one or more hardware description languages (Verilog, SystemVerilog) and verification languages (SystemVerilog, C/C++).

- Solid understanding of scripting languages like Perl, Python, or Tcl.