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Cypress HCM

Director of Sales (Semiconductor)

Seattle, WA · Remote

$150K - $250K/yr

Director of Sales Location s : Remote from Seattle, WA or San Francisco, CA Reporting To : Vice President of Sales Industry: Semiconductor, integrated circuits, memory | Employees: 700 Trave l: Very ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for director semiconductor in the United States is $136,380.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,000.00 and $181,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Director Semiconductor, you need deep industry knowledge in semiconductor design, manufacturing processes, and business strategy, typically supported by an advanced degree in engineering or related fields. Familiarity with EDA tools, fab operations, semiconductor roadmaps, and international supply chain management systems is important, and certifications in project management (such as PMP) can be valuable. Outstanding leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and decision-making skills help drive innovation and manage complex teams. These capabilities are vital to effectively lead product development, ensure efficient operations, and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving technology sector.

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One of the main challenges as a Director Semiconductor is balancing rapid technological innovation with cost, quality, and market demands. The role requires staying ahead of industry trends, managing supply chain disruptions, and overseeing teams to meet aggressive product development targets. Directors typically address these challenges by fostering strong relationships with suppliers, implementing agile project management practices, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across technical and business teams. Cross-functional collaboration with R&D, operations, and executive leadership is essential to align technology roadmaps with organizational objectives and market opportunities.

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A Director of Semiconductor oversees the strategic direction, operations, and development within a semiconductor company or division. They manage teams, drive innovation, and ensure the successful design, manufacturing, and distribution of semiconductor products. Responsibilities often include optimizing production processes, maintaining industry compliance, and fostering partnerships with stakeholders. This leadership role requires deep technical expertise, business acumen, and experience in the semiconductor industry.

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Director Strategic Partnerships (Semiconductor)

Ethernovia, Inc.

San Jose, CA • Hybrid

$200K - $275K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Director of Strategic Partnerships (Semiconductor)

Summary:

  • You will build and maintain strong relationships with leading AI platform companies, across their Automotive and Robotics organizations, in engineering, product, platform architecture, procurement, and executive leadership teams, within the key partner's organizations. This is a Hybrid-based position based in San Jose, CA.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent Ethernovia as a trusted long-term technology partner and work closely with customer and ecosystem teams to position Ethernovia solutions within Automotive and Robotics reference designs and platform roadmaps.
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with internal engineering, product, marketing, and executive teams to support strategic engagements and drive execution.
  • Identify new partnership opportunities across adjacent product areas, emerging platform programs, developer ecosystems, and joint go-to-market initiatives.
  • Provide structured market and competitive intelligence to Ethernovia leadership including insights into partner priorities, industry direction, and evolving trends in AI infrastructure, networking, robotics, and autonomous systems.
  • Significant experience working with leading AI, semiconductor, or infrastructure companies and understand how large technical organizations operate and make decisions.
  • Engage directly with semiconductor hardware architects, engineering teams, and senior business leaders and bring strong technical knowledge of Ethernet networking, high-speed interconnects, SerDes, PHY/MAC architectures, and sensor connectivity for AI or autonomous systems.
  • Think strategically about ecosystems, platform adoption, and long-term market positioning rather than focusing only on transactions.

Required Experience & Skills:

  • Semiconductor Industry Veteran: 12+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or technical sales within Semiconductors, AI infrastructure, networking, or HPC
  • Existing relationships across the Silicon Valley AI and semiconductor ecosystem
  • Strong technical understanding of Ethernet networking, high-speed interconnects, SerDes, PHY silicon or sensor networking architectures
  • Experience driving silicon or platform technologies into strategic customer programs or reference designs
  • Proven ability to navigate large cross-functional organizations and complex partnership cycles
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required
  • M.S. or MBA preferred

Nice to Have (The "Competitive Advantage"):

  • Experience with ROS / ROS2, Isaac Sim, CUDA, etc
  • Understanding and experience of OSI network layers 2+
  • Experience of Ethernet switches and understanding of IEEE802.1 protocols
  • Experience with TSN protocols
  • Experience with PCIe protocols and topologies

Personal Skills:

  • Excellent communication/documentation skills with ability to discuss technical or business information from Engineering to C-suite executives
  • Attention to details
  • Strong internal collaboration skills across product, engineering, marketing, and executive team located throughout the world 
  • Highly self-directed, organized, and proactive with strong follow-through. Able to work effectively both independently and in a team
  • Ability to identify organizational dynamics and key decision makers inside large companies
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with willingness to travel frequently and spend significant time onsite with partners

What You Can Expect From Ethernovia:

  • Technology depth and breadth expansion that can't be found in a large company
  • Opportunity to grow your career as the company grows
  • Pre IPO stock options
  • Cutting edge technology
  • World class team
  • Competitive base salary
  • Flexible hours
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees

Salary Range:

  • The actual offered base salary for U.S. locations will vary depending on factors such as work location, individual qualifications, specializations, years of experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and internal equity. The annual salary range for this position is $200,000 - $275,000. The compensation package will also include incentive compensation in the form of pre-IPO ISO options, as well as eligibility for performance bonuses, in addition to base salary and a full range of medical and other benefits.

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