Manager/Director of Hardware Engineering

Baya Systems is inspired by the baya bird, also known as the weaver. Baya birds weave very unique and intricate hanging nests from different materials. The nests are robust and safe while being extremely lightweight and efficient. Baya is a fast-moving Series B startup built by serial entrepreneurs with a vision to accelerate intelligent computing in the emerging chiplet era. We focus on software-driven, unified fabric solutions for single-die and multi-die systems. We design and license disruptive intellectual property for use in semiconductor chips, with software development platforms to simplify the design process and reduce the time to market for complex System-on-Chip (SoC) and multi-chiplet systems. This enables our partners to innovate and deliver compelling solutions for data center, infrastructure, AI, Automotive, and Edge IoT markets. We are looking for energetic and dedicated individuals share our passion for enabling innovation and excellence in the semiconductor industry that empowers game-changing products and services! Manager/Director of Hardware Engineering Santa Clara, CA (Onsite only) Reports to: VP of Hardware Engineering Role Overview As a Hardware Engineering Manager, you will lead a talented, first-level team of RTL Microarchitects and Design Verification (DV) Engineers. Operating in a fast-paced IP interconnect startup environment, you will own the end-to-end execution of high-speed interconnect IP blocks. You will ensure first-pass silicon success by driving microarchitecture, RTL design, and rigorous verification methodologies. What You’ll Do • Team Leadership: Directly manage, mentor, and grow a team of 8-12 RTL and DV engineers. • Execution & Delivery: Drive the development of high-speed interconnect IP from microarchitecture specifications to RTL implementation and tape-out. • Verification Excellence: Oversee the development of robust, coverage-driven verification test plans, UVM/OVM environments, and emulation platforms. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with architecture, physical design, and system teams to balance power, performance, area (PPA), and timing requirements. • Process Optimization: Define and establish engineering metrics, standard methodologies, and agile project management tools to meet strict tape-out milestones. Requirements & Qualifications • Education: B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. • Experience: 8+ years of industry experience in ASIC/IP development, with at least 2-3 years in a technical leadership or management role. • Technical Domain: Strong background in high-speed protocols (e.g., PCIe, UCIe, CXL, Ethernet, or advanced SerDes). • Design Skills: Proficiency in SystemVerilog, Verilog, and industry-standard EDA simulation/synthesis flows. • Verification Skills: Deep understanding of modern verification methodologies (UVM/OVM), constrained random testing, formal verification, and coverage analysis. • Startup Mindset: Highly adaptable, proactive problem-solver with a proven track record of delivering results in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. Compensation: • Salary commensurate with experience • Performance incentives • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits • 401(k) retirement plan • Equity