Technical Director, Packaging Engineering

Job Title: Technical Director, Packaging Engineering

Job Location: San Jose, CA (This position requires a full‑time, on‑site presence in our San Jose, CA office) AI2557 SiMa.ai is looking for a Technical Director of Packaging Engineering to drive High Performance FCBGA and SiP packaging technology development to support SiMa.ai MLSoCTM IC roadmap from package definition and design through qualification to mass production. This is a hands‑on technical leadership role with personal ownership of package design and SI/PI for high‑speed LPDDR and PCIe interfaces.

Key Responsibilities: Areas of focus and key responsibilities (include, but not limited to):

Required Background: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or a related field with 10+ years relevant experience in FCBGA/SiP package design and development

Must have: hands‑on SI/PI design and simulation of high‑speed DRAM (LPDDR5x/6), PCIe (Gen5), UCIe channels and PDN at package and board level, using tools such as Ansys HFSS/SIwave, Cadence Sigrity/Clarity, or Keysight ADS, with lab correlation (VNA/TDR, eye measurements) Hands‑on package substrate design: bump/ball map, stack‑up, routing, and design‑rule trade‑offs with substrate vendors (Cadence APD+/SiP Layout or equivalent) SiP experience: multi‑die and SoC‑plus‑memory integration, passive integration, and the related assembly and test challenges Proven track record driving OSATs and substrate suppliers from package definition through qualification and mass production Automotive package qualification and NPI‑to‑mass‑production experience (AEC‑Q100, PPAP) Good understanding and hands‑on experience of all aspects of complex high‑speed mixed‑signal SoC High Performance FCBGA packaging development, cost and quality Proficiency with thermal, mechanical, reliability and cost trade‑offs in package design Experience with FCBGA failure mechanisms and failure analysis Experience with advanced substrate materials with low dielectric constant (Dk), low dielectric loss (Df), and low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) at high frequencies to solve problems such as transmission loss and package warpage Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills Fluent in English Desired Qualifications And Skills Familiarity with 2.5D and Chiplet technologies Package‑board co‑design for modules and PCIe add‑in cards Personal Attributes Can‑do attitude with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Strong team player who collaborates effectively across functions. Curious, creative, and resourceful problem solver. Execution‑ and results‑oriented. Self‑driven and proactive. Thinks strategically and takes a broader business perspective. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Highly accountable with a strong commitment to delivering results. The annual salary for this position ranges from $231,100 - $358,200. The actual annual salary offered will depend on several factors, including - among others - job‑related skills, experience, technical expertise, qualifications, work location, and business needs. The annual salary range for this position is subject to change and may be adjusted in the future. In addition to base salary, this role is also eligible for private company equity, and a comprehensive package of employee benefits. Please note that the salary ranges listed for U.S. roles reflect base salary only and do not include equity or other forms of compensation.

EEO Employer: SiMa is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.