Senior Manager, Foundry Sales (Semiconductor)

Location: Daily onsite presence in San Jose, California, United States

Base pay: $176,000–$280,000 USD annually, plus incentive opportunities

Company

Global semiconductor technology company developing solutions for smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and other advanced applications.

What you will do

• Generate new foundry accounts and manage customer relationships from initial contact through onboarding.
• Explain semiconductor process technology and develop solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Lead technical marketing pitches and coordinate RFIs and RFQs with Marketing, Design and Process Technology, Finance, Legal, and headquarters teams.
• Drive new business design awards and manage opportunities through conversion.
• Lead contract negotiations, closing activities, and ongoing sales operations with support teams.
• Track industry and customer requirements, roadmaps, and competitive semiconductor strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related physical science with 15+ years of experience, or a master’s degree with 13+ years, or a PhD with 10+ years.
• 5–7+ years of semiconductor industry experience, particularly in logic foundries and customer-facing roles.
• Experience with ASIC and COT business models and IP and OSAT ecosystem partners.
• Proven semiconductor sales, marketing, or business development experience closing complex deals.
• Strong contract negotiation, presentation, analytical, leadership, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across diverse global, cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in business alongside an engineering degree.
• Established relationships with executives and a broad semiconductor industry network.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace focused on innovation, diversity, collaboration, curiosity, and resilience.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.
• 4+ weeks of paid time off annually, plus holidays and sick leave.
• Family support benefits, including fertility and adoption assistance, medical travel support, and virtual veterinary care.
• Emotional wellness support, onsite café and gym, virtual fitness classes, charitable giving match, and a flexible work environment.