Sr. Director, Engineering

Position

Job Title:

Sr. Director, Engineering

Posting

Start Date:

8/20/25

Job Location:

Irvine, CA

Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking.

We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

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Skyworks Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Engineering and the individual selected can work from our Design Center in Andover, MA or Irvine, CA. This candidate will take an active leadership role in concept/architecture development, design, integration, and delivery of complex multichip module solutions including RF and analog chips for 2-9GHz wireless connectivity applications. The candidate will be involved with all aspects of product realization including interfacing with key customers and working with an extended cross-site team to deliver high-performance RF products to high volume markets.

The successful candidate will possess an RF or analog design background with an excellent understanding of wireless markets and associated IC and MCM technology required to meet cutting edge product requirements. As a key leader in product development, you will also ensure consistent use of the latest design methodologies to ensure high quality, on-time product launches. The candidate must possess excellent leadership and customer skills.

• Driving and managing RF product and IP development for TX/RX wireless modules aligning with marketing roadmap through regular direct team meetings and reviews
• Working with a multi-disciplinary team across the company through the full life cycle of product development, including RF and analog design, packaging, product, and test engineering
• Key contributor to connectivity IP roadmap requirements providing inputs for annual corporate planning
• Working with Marketing and customers to thoroughly define product specs and requirements
• Help conduct timely architecture studies and feasibility simulations including cost/performance considerations
• Ensure use of latest simulation methodologies and checklists to ensure robust, bug‑free product development. Careful tracking of product performance/improvements & gaps through the development cycle
• Develop and lead a high-performance, world‑class team including hiring, coaching, mentoring, and training/developing team members
• Provide periodic status updates to senior management
• Travel to customer sites and other Skyworks sites as needed

• BSEE with 15 years or MSEE (preferred) with 12 years of related experience
• Direct experience interfacing with Tier 1 customers with a successful track record of product delivery
  
  Extensive experience leading cross‑functional product teams
• Excellent communications and leadership skills, a passion to win/contribute, ability to work in and thrive in a team environment
• Detailed knowledge of RFIC and analog components including Switch/LNA/PA and semiconductor process technologies such as CMOS, GaAs/Silicon HBT, SOI, BiCMOS

The typical base pay range for this role is currently USD $178,400 – $376,700. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, and the ultimate job duties and requirements. Benefits include access to healthcare, a retirement plan company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock.

These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company…