Director of Characterisation
Molten Ventures is a British venture capital firm investing in high-growth European technology companies. It backs founders from Series A and beyond with capital, expertise, networks, and long-term support.
About Molten Ventures
Molten Ventures invests in ambitious European technology companies across areas including fintech, AI, climate, quantum, infrastructure, enterprise software, consumer applications, semiconductors, and hardware. It typically invests £2 million to £50 million at Series A or B, supporting companies with product-market fit and commercial traction. The organization also operates investment products including Molten Ventures PLC, Molten Ventures EIS, and Molten Ventures VCT, and provides portfolio engagement and sustainability support.
Skills
About the Role
You will build and lead the characterisation capability for next generation silicon and system platforms, helping ensure products perform consistently across real-world conditions. You will define bring-up and characterisation strategies, lead technical execution, and shape the lab infrastructure needed for success. You will solve complex engineering challenges spanning silicon, hardware, manufacturing, architecture and product areas. You will influence both product design and how future AI systems are validated.
Requirements
- Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects as an individual contributor, manager, or project manager
- Ability to work independently and drive execution
- Strong expertise in silicon digital device design, bring-up, characterisation and silicon process technologies
- Understanding of the impact of process technologies on transistor- and system-level performance
- In-depth knowledge of high-performance processors, SoC architectures, and high-speed digital interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet and DDR
- Experience with measurement automation, data analysis, and scripting or coding for automated test and analysis workflows
- Familiarity with ATE systems and their capabilities
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- Knowledge of PCBA and system level technologies
- Project management experience
Responsibilities
- Build and lead the characterisation capability for next generation silicon and system platforms
- Define bring-up and characterisation strategies
- Lead technical execution of characterisation programmes
- Shape lab infrastructure to support validation
- Solve complex engineering challenges spanning silicon, hardware, manufacturing, architecture and product areas
- Ensure AI silicon performs reliably before it reaches customers
- Influence product design and validation methods for future AI systems
Benefits
- Unlimited annual leave
- Up to 5% matched pension
- Phantom equity
- Flexible working
- Collaborative office spaces
- Free food
- On-site barista
- Health cash plan
- Income protection
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance option
- Dental plan option
