Solution Architect

The Chip Lead at HCLTech will drive end-to-end SoC/ASIC programs for global customers, owning delivery, customer engagement, and technical leadership. The role combines deep VLSI expertise with strong program management and business-facing responsibilities., Own end-to-end chip program delivery for customer engagements (architecture to silicon bring-up)

Act as primary technical interface to customers, driving trust, reviews, and escalations

Lead cross-functional teams across:

RTL Design

Verification (UVM-based)

Physical Design (PnR, STA, Signoff)

DFT and integration

Drive program planning, estimation, and execution in a services environment

Ensure adherence to schedule, quality, and PPA (Power, Performance, Area) targets

Manage risk, dependencies, and change requests in dynamic customer programs

Technical Leadership, VLSI, ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), Project/Program Management, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Silicon Bringup, Customer Relations, Cross-Functional, Team Lead/Manager, RTL Design, Proven experience leading customer-facing chip programs

Strong knowledge of:

SoC architecture and integration

RTL to GDSII full flow

Verification methodologies (UVM)

Physical design and signoff

Experience in multiple successful tapeouts

Strong stakeholder management (customer + internal)

Ability to lead distributed/global teams (onsite-offshore)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in semiconductor services companies (e.g., large SI/ES firms)

Exposure to advanced nodes (7nm)

Experience with IPs (CPU subsystems, high-speed interfaces, AI/ML accelerators)

Familiarity with foundry interactions and tapeout processes

Business & Leadership Expectations:

Drive account growth (identify new opportunities within existing customers)

Balance delivery excellence + margin awareness

Mentor next-level leaders (Module Leads, Project Leads)

Bring execution rigor with customer-centric mindset

Strong communication for CXO-level interactions

Success Metrics:

On-time, first-time-right tapeouts

Customer satisfaction and repeat business

Program margin and efficiency

Team retention and capability growth

Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, youll supercharge your potential. Youll find your career. And youll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.