Director of Device Engineering

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Salary

$187K-$225K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

77% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Director Plus From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Director of Device Engineering Carlsbad, CA, US; Irvine, CA, US Responsibilities MaxLinear is seeking a Director of Device Engineering to join our team. In this role, you will focus on the following: Lead R & D in semiconductor device engineering, especially in device characterization for both RF/analog & digital applications, analysis on device/interconnect variability & reliability and development of SPICE models & PDK Test structure design for device layout/structure optimization and PDK development for advanced CMOS, SiGe BiCMOS, and HV/BCD technologies Electromagnetic & thermal (including self-heating effect) analysis and SPICE model parameter extraction for active/passive devices, metal interconnects, and substrates Collaborate with internal IC design & DEA/CAD groups to develop & improve PDK and foundation IPs Collaborate with technology teams at Foundries to review and analyze process technology, device characterization, and device reliability data Generate semiconductor device & PDK development plans and take ownership of project execution Manage and drive MaxLinear device engineering group, providing clear targets to each engineer Work with engineers to clarify technical issues/problems and discuss how to solve them Review outcomes from engineers and provide feedback for deliverables and for their ways of engineering and decision making to build a strong group Qualifications Deep understanding to & knowledge on semiconductor device physics, electromagnetic theory, circuit design, and advanced process technology (Fin/GAA-FET CMOS

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