Director, Product Engineering Practice Specialist (Semiconductor)

Job Description

Introduction

Wipro is building a modern, engineering-led transformation business. We partner with global technology leaders to design future-ready silicon, intelligent systems, and digital platforms at scale. We bring an entrepreneurial mindset, deep domain engineering expertise, and collaborative problem-solving to deliver measurable business outcomes across compute, AI, consumer electronics, robotics, cloud, and data center ecosystems.

Being an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the bold ambitions, to realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry.
It has always been in our DNA – as the world around us changes, so do we.

Role Overview
The Practice Specialist role is a combination of strategic and execution-focused role responsible for driving technology solutions, Customer Engagement, and business growth for key technology clients in the Bay Area. This role blends creating Customized solutions with practical and profitable implementation, Stakeholder engagement across SMUs, WE Practices and Delivery teams and Collaborate to deliver impactful presentations to support account expansion and ensure high-quality execution of engineering programs.

With decades of experience in VLSI Design, Embedded Software, System Engineering, and Product Development, Wipro enables semiconductor companies and technology enterprises to accelerate innovation from concept to silicon and beyond.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly accomplished Product Engineering Practice Specialist (Semiconductor) to serve as a trusted Subject Matter Expert (SME), Industry Advisor, and Thought Leader within Wipro’s Engineering organisation.

The ideal candidate will possess deep semiconductor engineering expertise across silicon, embedded systems, AI hardware, and intelligent platforms, combined with strong solutioning, consulting, and technology advisory capabilities. This individual will play a critical role in shaping semiconductor engineering offerings, driving innovation, supporting strategic pursuits, mentoring teams, and engaging with senior client stakeholders on complex engineering transformation initiatives.

Technical Experience & Qualifications

• Semiconductor and ASIC/So

C Design Lifecycle:

• Architecture and Microarchitecture
• RTL Design
• Design Verification (UVM/System Verilog)
• Design for Test (DFT)
• Physical Design and STA
• Silicon Validation and Characterisation
• Post-Silicon Bring-up and Debug
• CPU, GPU, TPU and AI Accelerators
• Networking ASICs and Wireless Technologies
• Memory Technologies including HBM
• Analog and Mixed Signal Designs
• Embedded C/C++, Firmware and BSP Development
• Linux Platform Engineering and RTOS
• FPGA Prototyping and Emulation
• Synopsys, Cadence and Siemens EDA Toolchains
• Advanced Packaging, Chiplets and RISC-V Ecosystems
• AI/ML Training and Inference Hardware
• Data Centre, HPC and Edge AI Platforms

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as the Semiconductor SME within Wipro’s Product Engineering practice.
• Drive thought leadership initiatives, industry positioning, and solution innovation.
• Develop whitepapers, capability presentations, solution frameworks, and executive briefings.
• Lead solution development for semiconductor engineering engagements.
• Support strategic pursuits through technical advisory and solution architecture.
• Advise clients on technology roadmaps and engineering transformation strategies.
• Build trusted relationships with Semiconductor Engineering Leaders, Silicon Architects, Product Engineering Executives, and R&D organisations.
• Mentor solution architects, engineering leaders, and consulting teams.
• Drive best practices, innovation initiatives, competency development, and knowledge-sharing programmes.
• Represent Wipro at industry forums, customer workshops, and analyst interactions.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of experience in Semiconductor Engineering, Product Engineering, Silicon Design, Embedded Systems, or Engineering Consulting.
• Recognised Subject Matter Expert in Semiconductor technologies and engineering services.
• Proven experience in solutioning, consulting, architecture, or practice leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of global semiconductor ecosystems and operating models.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and advisory skills.
• Experience supporting large-scale engineering transformation programmes and global delivery models.

Success Profile
The successful candidate will be recognised as a semiconductor technology leader who combines deep domain expertise, industry thought leadership, solutioning excellence, consulting capability, and strategic advisory skills to strengthen Wipro’s Product Engineering and Semiconductor practice globally.

Why work at Wipro?

We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive workplace that provides equal opportunities to all persons regardless of their age, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or anything else. If you only meet some of the requirements for this role, that's okay! We value a diverse range of backgrounds & ideas and believe this is fundamental for our future success. So, if you have the curiosity to learn and the willingness to teach what you know, we'd love to hear from you.
Wipro has been globally recognized by several organizations for our commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and diversity. Social good is in our DNA, we believe in sustainability for the health of our planet, its inhabitants, and our business. For over 75 years we have operated as a purpose-driven company with an unwavering commitment to our customers and our communities. Energized by what we call the Spirit of Wipro, we commit ourselves to being a catalyst for change – working to build a more just, equitable and sustainable society. Around 66% of Wipro’s economic ownership is pledged towards philanthropic purposes.