About the Company
Retym is an innovative semiconductor startup developing next-generation chips for high-speed communication systems. Our mission is to redefine performance and efficiency in data transmission through world-class engineering, deep technical expertise, and a collaborative global culture.
We’re building a top-tier team across Austin, Tel Aviv, and Armenia to deliver breakthrough technology that powers the next generation of advanced semiconductor systems.
Position Overview
We’re seeking a hands-on, visionary Engineering Site Manager to establish and lead our Austin engineering site. This role blends organizational leadership, technical understanding, and strategic execution, offering a unique opportunity to shape both a team and a technology platform.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Site Leadership & Growth
- Establish and scale the Austin engineering site in alignment with the headquarters in Israel.
- Define site-level goals, KPIs, and growth plans consistent with company objectives.
- Serve as the senior company representative in the U.S., ensuring effective communication and collaboration across time zones and cultures.
- Mentor and develop engineering talent, including performance management and career development.
- Foster a strong local culture that reflects the company’s global values of innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
- Ensure smooth coordination between Austin, Israel, and Armenia engineering teams.
Technical and Organizational Execution
- Drive engineering execution and collaboration across ASIC, SoC, hardware, firmware, and validation teams.
- Coordinate with global R&D to ensure successful integration of Austin site deliverables into overall product development.
- Support architecture and design reviews, emphasizing design quality, verification, and efficient ASIC flow execution.
- Participate in project planning, risk assessment, and technical decision-making processes.
Operations & Administration
- Oversee daily site operations, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate with HR, Finance, and Legal for U.S. administrative compliance, hiring, and payroll.
- Implement efficient communication, reporting, and project tracking tools.
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, safety standards, and company policies.
Strategy & Communication
- Report site progress, technical milestones, and hiring updates to executive leadership.
- Contribute to long-term product and technology roadmaps.
Executive & Strategic Alignment
- Report site progress, technical milestones, and staffing updates directly to the VP Engineering.
- Support strategic planning, resource allocation, and alignment between engineering execution and business goals.
- Represent the Austin site in global leadership forums and contribute to company-wide decision-making.
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 10–15+ years in semiconductor or ASIC/SoC design with technical leadership experience.
- Proven track record in ASIC development or one of the ASIC flow stages (e.g., RTL design, Verification, Analog Design, Etc.).
- Strong understanding of semiconductor design methodologies and project execution.
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and scripting (e.g., Python, TCL, or C/C++).
- Startup experience or ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire technical excellence.
- Experience establishing and scaling new engineering sites.
Why Join Us
- Lead the creation of a new engineering site and play a key role in defining our technical and organizational direction.
- Work alongside world-class semiconductor experts.
- Competitive compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
- Dynamic, collaborative, and growth-focused environment with global impact.
Skills Required
- Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 10-15+ years in semiconductor or ASIC/SoC design with technical leadership experience
- Proven track record in ASIC development or one of the ASIC flow stages
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and scripting
- Startup experience or ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience establishing and scaling new engineering sites
Retym Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Retym and has not been reviewed or approved by Retym.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is positioned as a relative bright spot compared with broader company sentiment, with compensation rated more favorably than overall sentiment in the available snapshot.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Good incentives are described alongside work-life balance in one public summary, suggesting rewards may be a meaningful part of the package for some employees.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Meal support is implied by mention of Grubhub among “pros,” indicating at least some lifestyle/perk coverage may exist for certain teams or locations.
Retym Insights
What We Do
We are a semiconductor startup that has brought together a world-class team of ASIC designers, optical communications experts and seasoned investors that excel at creating disruptive technologies. Together, we are building a novel semiconductor technology that will transform the datacenter and telecommunications industries.
