Senior Manager, Consumer AI Devices

Lab Summary:

Samsung Research Americas Emerging Technologies Group identifies and incubates innovative external technologies that accelerate Samsungs 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 Samsungs core products & services across smartphones tablets wearables PCs TVs appliances and addition to driving both the technical and business processes to validate and commercialize new technologies in Samsungs existing products we maintain a strong pulse on the market to find the next big opportunity.

Position Summary:

At Samsung we dont 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.

In an era where AI is moving from the cloud to the edge (On-Device AI) you will lead the ideation of groundbreaking consumer devices that leverage new sensor technologies advanced AI models and novel form factors. Your mission is to identify emerging hardware capabilities and translate them into viable world-class products that redefine the Samsung ecosystem. You are responsible for researching and developing collaborations with external innovations in various hardware subsystems (advanced computing sensors communications etc.) and formulating strategies to pair them with machine learning capabilities to deliver innovative solutions through Samsungs vast product ecosystem. You will develop recommendations and actionable build-buy-partnership strategies to advance Samsungs product capabilities and provide competitive advantage.

In this role you will perform technology research on the latest advances in novel computing SoC sensors and other various hardware innovations from startups universities and regulatory institutions to create new internal collaboration projects with Samsung R&D teams. With an aim towards advancing Samsungs product offerings across smartphones wearables TVs XR devices and more. you will develop business cases promote the most relevant and impactful technology breakthroughs with our leadership team foster partnerships with startups & universities and drive pivotal initiatives that increase Samsungs differentiation in the space.

Position Responsibilities:

• Analyze market trends new breakthroughs in technology and university research & technology publications in hardware innovations that are relevant to Samsungs 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:

• Masters 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 23 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 laymans 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

Additional Information

Disclosure of Trade Secrets

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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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