Senior Manager, Consumer AI Devices

Samsung Electronics GmbH; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Research America is seeking a Senior Manager who operates at the intersection of hardware expertise, AI technology trends, and product strategy. You will architect next-generation concepts rather than manage a feature backlog, translating R&D outcomes into executable roadmaps for Samsung’s consumer electronics lineup.

Ideal candidates will have deep device architecture knowledge (SoC, RF, power, sensors), expertise in On-Device AI, and a track record leading multi-team, cross-geo

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field (PhD preferred).
• 7+ years in consumer electronics hardware tech with strategic product experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends and breakthroughs in hardware relevant to Samsung devices.
• Evaluate emerging hardware tech and determine product viability.
• Synthesize trends with feasibility to propose AI-driven devices.
• Bridge R&D, engineering, and business strategy to create roadmaps.
• Foster relationships with startups, VCs, accelerators, and academia.
• Lead rapid prototyping, BOM modeling, and risk analysis for concepts.
• Lead discussions and drive POCs with partners toward partnerships or investments.

Skills

Hardware architecture

SoC design

RF systems

AI accelerator architectures

Edge computing

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Project management

Global partnerships

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Samsung Research America's Emerging Technologies Group identifies and incubates innovative external technologies that accelerate Samsung's development and market position of its industry-leading consumer devices and medical equipment. We proactively research and create incubation, partnership & investment opportunities with breakthrough technologies that lay the foundation for the future of Samsung's core products & services across smartphones, tablets, wearables, PCs, TVs, appliances, and more. In addition to driving both the technical and business processes to validate and commercialize new technologies in Samsung's existing products, we maintain a strong pulse on the market to find the next big opportunity.

Position Summary

At Samsung, we don’t just build the next smartphone or wearable; we define the future of human-device interaction. We are seeking a Senior Manager who sits at the unique intersection of deep hardware expertise, AI technology trends, and product strategy. You will not be managing a backlog of features; you will be an architect of what comes next.

Position Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends, new breakthroughs in technology, and university research & technology publications in hardware innovations that are relevant to Samsung’s consumer electronics product offerings
• Evaluate emerging hardware technologies (e.g., neuromorphic sensors, low-power AI accelerators, advanced MEMS, metamaterial antennas) and determine their product viability
• Synthesize global consumer trends with technical feasibility to propose next-generation consumer devices, where AI is the core differentiator, before the market realizes they exist
• Bridge the gap between R&D (chip design, sensor physics), Engineering (thermal, power, RF), and Business Strategy to turn abstract concepts into executable roadmaps
• Foster relationships with external technology startups, VCs, accelerators, and universities, to find breakthrough innovations and effectively communicate their value proposition to Samsung R&D teams and executives globally
• Conduct rapid prototyping assessments, BOM modeling, and risk analysis to validate new product concepts before formulating development plans
• Be the primary liaison between partners and Samsung by leading discussions, facilitating evaluations, and driving POCs with an eye towards partnership, commercialization, investment, and/or M&A
• Proactively address ambiguity through strategic thinking followed by tactical execution

Required Skills

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline and/or PhD with a focus on hardware, sensors, or embedded systems or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 7+ years of experience in consumer electronics hardware technologies as a technology researcher with a foundational understanding of novel semiconductor innovations and sensor technologies, with the last 2–3 years transitioning into Technical Product Management or Product Strategy
• Proven deep domain expertise in consumer device architecture, including SoC design, RF systems, power management, and sensor fusion
• Deep understanding of On-Device AI, AI accelerator architectures, edge computing constraints, and how AI models interact with physical hardware (latency, power, thermal)
• Acumen to convey findings succinctly in layman’s terms as well as envision and explain hypothetical technical implementation in and impacts on existing hardware technology stacks
• Effective interpersonal and relationship management skills, especially influencing stakeholders without direct authority
• Experience in leading complex, multi-team and cross-geographic projects to success
• Excellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills
• Ability to deal with ambiguity associated with working in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Strong personal network within the industry, startup and ventures community
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally (15%)

Special Attributes

• Great communication skills: clear, patient, and well adapted to the audience and situation
• Analytical skills to formulate and present structured, objective recommendations and respond to challenges and objections
• Personal skills to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments and delivery on tight schedules
• Ability to position and sell technology to executive audiences

Base Pay Range

$198,100 — $272,500 USD

Additional Information

Disclosure of Trade Secrets

Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer.

Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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