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Director, Technical Marketing for SoC

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We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for a Technical Marketing Manager to join our SoC team in San Jose, CA.  In this role, you will be responsible for promoting of System LSI’s semiconductor products, including WiFi/BT, UWB, GNSS, Modem, AP(Application Processor), to customers. This customer facing role is highly cross functional where you will also be managing day to day account management activities both on the technical as well as business side with internal and external teams. We are seeking a high energy professional with strong communication skills towards internal stakeholders and customers and the ability to lead and develop new processes and ideas.  The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be able to develop strategic relationships with customer teams.  Our products are industry-leading and this is a great opportunity to help expand the business and guide our strategic direction.

Location: Onsite at our San Jose office/headquarters 5 days a week. 

Job ID: 42333

  • Support the design-in activities and business operations by working with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Sales and Marketing teams to secure customer engagements.
  • Act as local support interface for US customers for existing accounts and ongoing programs (leading both FAE and commercial team as a project manager).
  • Engage in engineering & commercial discussions with customers.
  • WiFi/BT, UWB, Modem market survey and developing new customers and applications.
  • Act as local POC for engineering/commercial VOC collecting and leading issue resolving by circling back internally with right internal POC.
  • On-going and future projects reporting to both US and Korea Executives.
  • Build relationships with internal stakeholder teams such as Marketing, Sales, Product Planning and development teams to know and understand S.LSI’s differentiated SoC offerings, roadmaps and strategies.
  • Work with customer teams to map their requirements to existing S.LSI offerings, identify potential gaps, and champion their cause by driving internal development teams to address their needs and deliver technical solutions.
  • Develop and build relationships with customers’ teams to understand their technology needs, application requirements and jointly define the best silicon/platform solutions to enable customer’s products.
  • Engage with Customer’s JDM/ODM and internal team to manage sales operations for active program.

What You Bring

  • Bachelors and +20 years of experience, or an MS/MBA and +18 years of experience preferred.
  • Management experience, technical program management or field applications engineering experience. 
  • Understanding entire WiFi/BT, UWB system and implementation.
  • Understanding entire ASIC design and manufacturing flow. Hands-on experience in HW design of Silicons  (WiFi/BT and any other connectivity) Platforms for consumer devices such as smartphones, or any other edge devices.
  • Good Knowledge and exposure to cellular/RF,(3G, 4G LTE and 5G) connectivity (WiFi, BT and GNSS) technologies and protocols. Exposure to Process technologies, Advanced Packaging and Manufacturing.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with customers to solve their system requirements utilizing SLSI’s components and reference designs.
  • Demonstrated ability to comprehend and consider both technical & business information. Exhibit strong executive presentation skills with the ability to influence internal as well as external stakeholders.
  • Frequent work and meetings are required with Asia(Korea, China) and Europe team.
  • You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
  • An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
  • You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
  • Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

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What We Offer
The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance. 

This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.

Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and an errand service.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.
Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.

Base Pay Range

$188,650 - $301,350 USD

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