Director Federal Government Relations (Semiconductor)

Location: Daily onsite presence at the Samsung Washington, DC office; the role supports engagement across the United States, including federal, state, and local political levels.

Base pay range: $182,000–$290,000 USD annually, plus incentive opportunities.

Company

hirify.global develops technology solutions supporting smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

What you will do

• Build and strengthen relationships with members of Congress, the Executive Branch, governors, and relevant government agencies.
• Execute the legislative agenda covering semiconductor manufacturing incentives, R&D tax credits, export controls, supply chain resilience, tariffs, and critical minerals policy.
• Coordinate congressional meetings, industry events, site visits, PAC fundraisers, advocacy campaigns, and political engagement programs.
• Monitor significant legislation, regulations, CHIPS Act funding decisions, and policy developments, reporting their potential impact to senior management and business teams.
• Coordinate with Public Policy, communications, semiconductor, foundry, and business teams on technology priorities and government opportunities.
• Represent Samsung at trade association, government, coalition, and industry stakeholder meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; a Juris Doctor or graduate degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in an advocacy role, preferably in the semiconductor, technology, or trade ecosystem.
• Previous experience working with US government officials required.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor policy issues, including trade, export controls, energy, tax incentives, national security, critical minerals, and appropriations.
• Familiarity with hirify.global products, foundry operations, memory chips, and manufacturing strategy.
• Demonstrated stakeholder relationship-building, teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with CHIPS Act implementation or export control policy.
• Juris Doctor or another graduate degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace focused on innovation, diversity, and employee empowerment.
• 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 resources, charitable giving match, onsite café and gym, and virtual fitness classes.