VP, Strategic Partnerships – Hyperscale AI Interconnects

Silith; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Silith, a fabless chip design company, is seeking a VP of Business Development in Santa Clara, CA. This executive will secure hyperscale and semiconductor partnerships and lead CSP Accounts, Semi Partnerships, and Standards & Consortiums teams, reporting to the CRO.

You will collaborate with Global Marketing to accelerate design wins, drive ecosystem engagement with AWS, Google, Azure, Meta, and OEMs, and shape industry roadmaps through OIF, IEEE, OCP, and Optica.

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading BD or strategic partnerships in semiconductors, silicon photonics, or AI interconnects.
• Direct track record of managing relationships with major CSPs (AWS, Google, Azure, Meta) and semiconductor ecosystems.
• Executive presence with proven success representing organizations within standards bodies (OIF, IEEE, OCP, Optica).
• Cross-functional alignment with Sales, Global Marketing, and Product Engineering.
• MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• CSP Alignment: Direct executive relationships with hyperscalers to secure design-ins and move platforms from evaluation into qualification and production.
• Semi & Ecosystem Acquisition: Build strategic alliances across semiconductor OEMs and optical partners to embed Silith technology into next-generation AI architecture.
• Standards Leadership: Drive active participation in OIF, IEEE, OCP, and Optica consortiums to influence industry roadmaps and align product strategies.
• Marketing Interlock: Partner with Global Marketing on joint GTM strategies, thought leadership, customer briefings, and major industry events.

Skills

BD leadership

Semiconductor partnerships

Silicon photonics

Executive communication

Ecosystem engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics

MBA or advanced technical degree preferred

Job description

Silith, a fabless chip design company, is seeking a VP of Business Development in Santa Clara, CA. This executive will secure hyperscale and semiconductor partnerships and lead CSP Accounts, Semi Partnerships, and Standards & Consortiums teams, reporting to the CRO.

You will collaborate with Global Marketing to accelerate design wins, drive ecosystem engagement with AWS, Google, Azure, Meta, and OEMs, and shape industry roadmaps through OIF, IEEE, OCP, and Optica.