It Group Director (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

IT Group Director (Semiconductor): Leading the global infrastructure that powers hirify.global's EDA tools development, enabling customers to design and verify advanced semiconductors faster and more reliably with an accent on Enterprise IT expertise and knowledge of the semiconductor design lifecycle. Focus on architecting large‑scale Linux/Unix compute environments, delivering low‑latency storage solutions, and overseeing global data centers.

Location: San Jose, CA

Salary: $185,500 to $344,500 annually. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global hires and develops leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

What you will do

• Architect, scale, and operate large‑scale Linux/Unix compute environments optimized for high‑concurrency simulation, regression, and verification workloads.
• Deliver low‑latency, high‑throughput storage solutions tuned to the unique I/O demands of analog, digital, and mixed‑signal EDA tools.
• Oversee global data centers and execute a hybrid cloud strategy that enables seamless capacity bursting during peak design, verification, and emulation cycles.
• Lead and develop global Linux/Unix engineering teams responsible for platform stability, performance optimization, and availability across hirify.global’s full EDA tool suite.
• Define and execute WAN and campus LAN strategies, VPNs, and Zero Trust security models to safeguard sensitive semiconductor IP.

Requirements

• 15+ years of leadership experience in IT infrastructure within semiconductor, EDA, HPC, or large‑scale R&D environments.
• Expert‑level knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, high‑performance networking, and enterprise‑class storage architectures.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor design flows, including RTL‑to‑GDSII, verification, and emulation.
• Proven ability to lead global teams and manage complex, mission‑critical platforms at scale.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical strategy into clear business value for executive audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

Culture & Benefits

• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• A variety of medical, dental and vision plan options.