Manager Sr. Manager Field Applications

Imagine being part of a team thats redefining the future of mobilitywhere your ideas dont just sit in a lab but power next-generation technology. At indie we are developing cutting-edge semiconductors photonics and radar sensors and systems for automotive industrial and adjacent markets. Our innovations are at the heart of advanced intelligent sensing and user experience applications pushing the boundaries of whats possible.

If youre passionate about groundbreaking technology and want to make a real impact alongside a fast-paced team that thrives on creativity and collaboration wed love to have you on board!

The Manager / Sr. Manager Field Applications based in India will serve as the primary technical interface between indie and automotive customers including OEMs Tier 1 suppliers and distributors across India while coordinating activities across the broader APAC region. Working closely with the regional sales team this role will drive design in wins provide expert application support for indies automotive portfolio and accelerate customer adoption of innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record in applications engineering leadership and similar roles supporting reference designs and customer technical engagement. This individual is a proactive self starter who thrives in a fast paced dynamic environment and can effectively prioritize multiple competing priorities while making a meaningful impact across the team and organization. This role offers a significant opportunity to influence indies growth and expand organizational impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality technical support throughout the sales cycle including technical discovery product presentations and demonstrations and hands on design in support for automotive semiconductor solutions including radar and ADAS SoCs vision processors LiDAR solutions power management and in cabin ICs
• Partner with customers to understand system requirements recommend optimal solutions develop reference designs schematics and PCB layouts and resolve hardware software and application issues across pre sales and post sales phases
• Collaborate with Sales to identify and close new opportunities support channel partners and contribute to account planning and design win forecasting
• Develop and deliver training application notes and technical collateral while serving as the voice of the customer to internal R&D marketing and product teams
• Represent indie at customer engagements technical workshops trade shows and distributor events across India and build strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Support product launches validation competitive analysis and go to market strategies tailored to the Indian automotive market
• Monitor market trends competitor activity and regulatory developments to inform product strategy and identify new application opportunities
• Track and report key performance metrics including win rates design in success and team productivity to support continuous improvement

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelors or masters degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field masters preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Field Applications Engineering Applications Engineering or technical customer support within the semiconductor industry
• Experience supporting automotive electronics such as ADAS sensors power management or mixed signal SoCs strongly preferred

Technical Skills

• Hands on experience with embedded software environments including SDKs middleware and operating systems perception IP experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of analog and mixed signal design PCB layout hardware debugging and embedded systems
• Experience with automotive grade components power electronics sensor interfaces or high speed data protocols
• Familiarity with automotive standards such as AEC Q100 and ISO 26262 and trends including ADAS electrification and in cabin systems
• Proficiency with lab equipment including oscilloscopes logic analyzers and debuggers with the ability to troubleshoot and replicate customer issues
• Strong communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across customers and internal stakeholders in a fast paced matrixed environment

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally up to 30 to 40 percent
• Self motivated customer focused problem solver with strong business acumen
• Fluency in English and Hindi required additional regional languages a plus

Work Location

• Primary location is Chennai / Bangalore India.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting edge automotive technologies shaping the future of mobility
• Competitive compensation performance based incentives and comprehensive benefits
• Collaborative and innovative culture with direct impact on a high growth company
• Professional development technical training and exposure to global teams

If you are a technically strong and customer focused engineer passionate about automotive innovation and enjoy roles that combine deep technical expertise with sales engagement we encourage you to apply and join indie Semiconductor to help accelerate the automotive revolution in India and beyond.

indie Semiconductor and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age ancestry color marital status medical condition mental or physical disability national origin race religion political and/or third-party affiliation sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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