Fabric Cryptography is hiring a
Vice President Hardware Engineering, Web3 - United States

Summary

Fabric Cryptography is seeking a highly experienced VP of Silicon Development to lead their silicon team in developing advanced cryptographic processors. The ideal candidate will have 15-20+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, with a proven track record of leading and delivering complex SoCs or ASICs at advanced nodes (7nm or below).

Requirements

• 15-20+ years in the semiconductor industry, with significant team and program leadership experience in advanced chip development
• Proven track record of leading and delivering complex SoCs or ASICs at advanced nodes (7nm or below)
• Deep understanding of advanced process technologies and their impact on design and manufacturing
• Experience with advanced packaging technologies like 2.5D/3D integration and chiplets
• Familiarity with challenges associated with 5nm nodes
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Experience managing large budgets and vendor relationships
• Hands-on expertise in Verilog
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• BS/MS degree required. Advanced degree (PhD) in electrical engineering or computer science/engineering preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the silicon development team (~20-25 people), focusing on microarchitecture, co-design, design verification, and physical design
• Collaborate closely with the software team to optimize system-level performance for cryptographic workloads
• Provide technical guidance and make critical decisions on chip architecture, design methodologies, verification, and physical implementation
• Oversee backend development, including EDA tooling and outsourced LVS/DRC contractors
• Drive aggressive tapeout schedules while maintaining high design quality
• Participate actively in the development process, leading by example
• Manage the silicon development budget and resource allocation
• Build and maintain relationships with foundries, IP providers, and EDA tool vendors, leading negotiations