Senior Manager, Foundry Silicon Technology Enablement

Conductor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor in San Jose, CA seeks a Senior Manager to lead Foundry Silicon Technology Enablement, driving customer engagements and cross-functional collaboration to define requirements and address tech gaps. You will guide benchmarking, set PPA targets, and shape differentiated roadmaps while supporting new business with account teams.

The role involves onsite daily presence in San Jose with about 10% travel, reports to VP, Technical Marketing, and requires deep CMOS and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Electrical Engineering or physical sciences with 15+ years (13+ MS, 10+ PhD) of industry experience.
• Knowledge of CMOS fundamentals, device physics, and scaling trends.
• Experience with logic technology development and foundries is a plus.
• Broad understanding of systems and application requirements (IP, packaging, ASIC, etc.).
• Experience with PPA analysis across libraries and benchmarking.
• Experience in automotive-segment requirements including reliability and functional safety; RF knowledge is a plus.
• You’re collaborative, data-driven, and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical engagements with customers and ASIC partners to define tech requirements and gaps.
• Drive solutions with cross-functional teams to enable customized silicon across nodes.
• Benchmark and set PPA targets; influence roadmaps and technology differentiation.
• Support business development and secure new customer engagements with account teams.
• Publish regular analysis and benchmarking reports at conferences.
• Develop trust-based relationships to map customer needs to foundry offerings.

Skills

CMOS fundamentals

Device physics

PPA analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer engagement

Strategic roadmap alignment

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science

Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science

Job description

Senior Manager, Foundry Silicon Technology Enablement

San Jose, California, United States

What You’ll Do

In this role as Senior Staff Engineer (Senior Manager), Foundry Silicon Technical Enablement, you will spearhead technical engagements with customers and ASIC partners to define critical product and platform technology requirements, identify and quantify technology gaps, and drive solutions to address these gaps. Collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams, including IP, Packaging, Customer Engineering, Design Enablement, ASIC design, and account management, you will foster early technical engagement to enable customized silicon solutions across various technology nodes, ensuring successful delivery of customer‑focused outcomes.

You will also drive benchmarking activities to understand the competitive landscape, set and refine PPA scaling targets, drive necessary recommendations, and influence roadmaps to ensure Samsung Foundry continues to stay in a leadership position. Additionally, you will support business development activities for new customers in conjunction with account management teams with the goal of securing new business and exploring differentiated technology solutions through strategic collaboration.

Location: Daily onsite presence in San Jose HQ location in alignment with our Flexible Work policy with an average of 10% travel per month.

Reports to: VP, Technical Marketing.

Develop and build deep trust‑based relationships with customers’ teams to understand their silicon technology needs, application requirements and jointly define the best technology/platform solutions to enable customer products.

• Work with customer teams to map their requirements to existing foundry offerings, identify potential gaps, and champion their cause by driving internal development teams to address technology needs and deliver technology solutions.
• Work with the internal silicon development teams to align on upcoming technology/scaling trends and set competitive technology targets and differentiated roadmaps.
• Enable platform solutions (Process, IP, advanced packaging, ASIC, etc.) with Technology, Ecosystem, Enablement, Design Services and Business Development teams. This includes any new potential partnerships with both internal and external teams.
• Attend conferences with the goal of publishing regular analysis and benchmarking reports.
• Support the technology engagement and business growth activities by working with cross‑functional teams across engineering, sales, and business development to secure customer engagements.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science with 15+ years of experience or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science with 13+ years of industry experience or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science with 10+ years of industry experience.
• Knowledge of CMOS fundamentals, device physics, advanced process technology, circuit design concepts, device‑technology interactions, scaling trends and their forthcoming challenges.
• Experience in logic technology development and working with foundries is a plus.
• Broad understanding of systems and application requirements (e.g., product architecture, key IPs, packaging, design services, ASIC, key standards, etc.).
• Experience with PPA analysis across libraries, memory compilers, block‑level PPA and competitive benchmarking.
• Experience in automotive‑segment requirements including reliability and functional safety. Experience on RF technologies and key figures of merit is a plus.
• 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.

What We Offer

The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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, 401(k), 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 virtual vet care for your fur babies.

Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on‑demand apps and free confidential 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

$189,000 - $301,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.

When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long‑term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy‑related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.

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