The purpose of the role is to design, and architect VLSI andHardware based products and enable delivery teams to provide exceptionalclient engagement and satisfaction.
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Define product requirements, design and implement VLSI and HARDWAREDevices.
Constant upgrade and updates of design tools, frameworks andunderstand the analysis of toolset chain for development of hardwareproducts.
Ability to analyse right components and hardware elements to choosefor product engineering or development.
Ability to conduct cost-benefit analysis and choose the best fitdesign.
Knowledge on end to end flow of VLSI including design, DFT andVerification and Hardware product development from design, selection ofmaterials, low level system software development and verification.
Needs by displaying complete understanding of product vision andbusiness requirements
Develop architectural designs for the new and existing products
Part Implementation of derived solution
Debug and Solve critical problems during implementation
Evangelize Architecture to the Project and Customer teams to achievethe final solution.
Constant analysis and monitoring of the product solution
Continuously improve and simplify the design, optimize cost andperformance
Understand market- driven business needs and objectives; technologytrends and requirements to define architecture requirements and strategy
Create a product-wide architectural design that ensures systems arescalable, reliable, and compatible with different deployment options
Develop theme-based Proof of Concepts (POCs) in order to demonstratethe feasibility of the product idea and realise it as a viable one
Analyse, propose and implement the core technology strategy forproduct development
Conduct impact analyses of changes and new requirements on theproduct development effort
Provide solutioning of RFPsreceived from clients and ensure overall product design assurance as perbusiness needs
Collaborate with sales, development, consulting teams to reconcilesolutions to architecture
Analyse technology environment, enterprise specifics, clientrequirements to set a product solution design framework/ architecture
Provide technical leadership to the design, development andimplementation of custom solutions through thoughtful use of moderntechnology
Define and understand current state product features and identifyimprovements, options & tradeoffs to define target state solutions
Clearly articulate, document and sell architectural targets,recommendations and reusable patterns and accordingly propose investmentroadmaps
Validate the solution/ prototype from technology, cost structure andcustomer differentiation point of view
Identify problem areas and perform root cause analysis ofarchitectural design and solutions and provide relevant solutions to theproblem
Tracks industry and application trends and relates these to planningcurrent and future IT needs
Provides technical and strategic input during theproduct deployment and deployment
Support Delivery team during the product deployment process andresolve complex issues
Collaborate with delivery team to develop a product validation andperformance testing plan as per the business requirements andspecifications.
Identifies implementation risks and potential impacts.
Maintain product roadmap and provide timely inputs forproduct upgrades as per the market needs
Competency Building and Branding
Ensure completion of necessary trainings and certifications
Develop Proof of Concepts (POCs), case studies, demos etc. fornew growth areas based on market and customer research
Develop and present a point of view of Wipro on productdesign and architect by writing white papers, blogs etc.
Attain market referencsability and recognition through highestanalyst rankings, client testimonials and partner credits
Be the voice of Wipro’s Thought Leadership by speaking inforums (internal and external)
Mentor developers, designers and Junior architects for theirfurther career development and enhancement
Contribute to the architecture practice by conducting selectioninterviews etc
Stakeholder Interaction
Stakeholder Type
Stakeholder Identification
Purpose of Interaction
Internal
Delivery teams
Review of architectural process deployment in engagements,escalation management, issue resolution
Pre-sales team
For solutioning and architectural design purpose
Holmes engineering and roll out
For automation purpose
Talent Transformation Team, Competency Group
Plan and support delivery of Technical Trainings, knowledgesharing
HRBP
For hiring and managing resources
Finance
Revenue / budgets
Talent acquisition team
Recruitment
External
Vendors/ Partners
For strategic alignment and partnerships, training
Industry forums
Best practices, market intelligence, knowledge sharing
Display
Lists the competencies required to perform this role effectively:
Functional Competencies/ Skill
Domain/Industry Knowledge – Awareness and knowledge of broadeconomic, demographic, technological and global trends within ownecosystem – Expert
Market Intelligence – Deep specialized understanding of theecosystem practice, overall market & competition and nuances ofdelivery in that domain – Master
Systems Thinking – Understanding of the Wipro system(interrelatedness, interdependencies and boundaries) and perform problemsolving in a complex environment - Expert
Leveraging Technology – In-depth knowledge of and mastery overecosystem technology that commands expert authority respect –Master
Technical knowledge – Complete understanding of technology andinfrastructure used for product creation and cyber risks involved,architectural designs and principles – Expert
Conceptualize and Engineering of Products – software andsoftware hardware integrated product development
Problem Solving
Competency Levels
Foundation
Knowledgeable about the competency requirements. Demonstrates (inparts) frequently with minimal support and guidance.
Competent
Consistently demonstrates the full range of the competency withoutguidance. Extends the competency to difficult and unknown situations aswell.
Expert
Applies the competency in all situations and is serves as a guide toothers as well.
Master
Coaches others and builds organizational capability in the competencyarea. Serves as a key resource for that competency and is recognisedwithin the entire organization.
Behavioural Competencies
Strategic perspective
Technology Acumen
Design Thinking
Innovation
Problem Solving approach
Managing Complexity
Client centricity
Execution excellence
Change agility
Passion for results
Deliver
No.
Performance Parameter
Measure
Product design, engineering and implementation
CSAT, quality of design/ architecture, FTR, delivery as per cost,quality and timeline, POC review and standards
Capability development
% trainings and certifications completed, mentor technical teams,Thought leadership content developed (white papers, Wipro PoVs)