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This confidential company is seeking a Director of Operations to scale and optimize business and technology operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in silicon hardware and semiconductor manufacturing, with the ability to work across engineering and operational teams. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, requiring a balance of technical understanding, cross-functional coordination, and supply chain execution.

Role

Drive day-to-day execution of semiconductor operations, including foundry engagement, assembly, and test processes
Manage and optimize supply chain operations for both internal development and external manufacturing partners
Own vendor relationships and contribute to cost modeling for market-ready product pricing
Support and coordinate the introduction of new silicon and system-level products (NPI)
Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to ensure alignment between development cycles and operational readiness
Assist in developing and executing negotiation strategies for key supplier and partner agreements
Enable high-volume production planning and ramp strategies for hardware products
Play a key role in developing the operations roadmap and supporting the build-out of the operations team

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in semiconductor or hardware operations, including hands-on exposure to chip manufacturing, packaging, or supply chain logistics
Proven leadership experience managing complex technical operations across internal and external stakeholders
Strong understanding of silicon hardware technologies and product development cycles
Experience with vendor management, contract negotiation, and product cost analysis
BSEE/MSEE or equivalent technical degree required; MBA or business exposure is a plus

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