Digital Director of Engineering
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on Jun 26, 2026
Job Title: Director of Engineering – Automotive Networking
Location: Bangalore India
About the Role
We are looking for a Director of Engineering to lead development of next-generation Automotive Networking solutions including SerDes, Ethernet, and high-speed communication SoCs.
You will drive strategy, architecture, and execution while working closely with global teams, customers, and business leadership to deliver market-leading products.
Why Join Us
Join a global team shaping the future of connected vehicles through advanced automotive networking technologies.
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
More details about our company benefits can be found here:
| We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work. |
Required Qualifications
• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 20+ years of experience in semiconductor or SoC development
• Proven leadership of large engineering teams and complex programs
• Expertise in:
o Networking / communication SoCs (Ethernet, SerDes, high-speed links)
o RTL-to-silicon development flows
o Cross-functional integration (Analog, Firmware, Systems)
Preferred Qualifications
• Automotive domain experience (ISO 26262, AEC-Q100)
• Experience with Ethernet PHY/MAC or similar high-speed architectures
• Customer-facing or product definition experience
Qualifications
• 20+ years of experience in digital IC/SoC design
• Proven track record delivering complex ASIC + FPGA-based products
• Strong expertise in:
o RTL design, DV, SoC integration
o Networking / communication SoCs
o Full product lifecycle (architecture → silicon → bring-up)
• Experience with automotive standards (ISO 26262, AEC-Q100 – preferred)
Key Responsibilities
• Lead architecture and development of Automotive Networking products (SerDes, Ethernet, high-speed connectivity)
• Own execution across RTL, DV, FPGA prototyping, and silicon bring-up
• Drive top-level integration in collaboration with Physical Design and SoC teams
• Define and track program milestones, risks, and delivery metrics
• Build and lead teams across Design, Verification, and Architecture
• Strengthen engineering processes (RTL-to-GDS flows, verification, DFT, low-power)
• Collaborate across AFE, DSP, Firmware, and Board teams
• Mentor leaders and develop internal talent pipeline
Success Profile
• Strong technical depth with hands-on leadership
• Proven ability to deliver under aggressive timelines
• Effective cross-functional collaborator
• Capability to grow and scale high-performance teams
Key Responsibilities
• Define product architecture and roadmap for Automotive Networking solutions
• Lead cross-functional teams delivering SoCs from concept to production
• Drive system-level design across MAC, PCS, PHY, and Digital Front-End subsystems [JD Staff D...Networking | Outlook]
• Own execution excellence: schedules, quality, risk management, and silicon success
• Partner with Product Management and customers on solution definition
• Build and scale world-class engineering teams globally
• Drive innovation in design methodologies, verification, and integration