Sr. Director of AI & Infrastructure Sales
San Jose, CA - USA
Job Summary
Renesas is seeking a Senior Director / Head of AI Infrastructure Sales to lead global commercial strategy and execution for our AI infrastructure segment. This role will drive revenue growth across data center edge AI and intelligent infrastructure markets by building a scalable sales motion strengthening strategic partnerships and positioning Renesas as a key enabler of AI-driven systems.
This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of semiconductors AI and next-generation computing platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Global Revenue Leadership
- Own and deliver global revenue targets for AI-focused solutions including embedded processors connectivity power management and system-level offerings
- Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for AI infrastructure customers across data center edge and industrial segments
- Drive pipeline development strategic deal execution and accurate forecasting
Strategic Account Development
- Build and manage executive relationships with hyperscalers AI platform companies OEMs and system integrators
- Lead complex high-value engagements involving co-development long-term supply agreements and ecosystem partnerships
- Expand Renesas footprint in AI-relevant workloads including edge AI intelligent automation and industrial AI
Team Leadership & Organizational Scale
- Build lead and mentor a high-performing team of global sales leaders key account managers and field application engineers
- Establish a performance-driven customer-centric culture with strong operational discipline
- Partner with HR and executive leadership on talent strategy and leadership pipeline development
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Product Engineering and Marketing teams to shape AI-focused product roadmaps and positioning
- Provide voice-of-customer insights to guide investments in AI-enabled SoCs connectivity and edge computing platforms
- Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to ensure alignment on customer commitments and delivery
Market Expansion & Strategy
- Identify and prioritize growth areas across edge AI industrial AI smart infrastructure and hybrid cloud architectures
- Develop strategies to penetrate emerging AI ecosystems and verticals (e.g. smart manufacturing energy transport and smart cities)
- Represent Renesas at key industry forums customer engagements and executive briefings
Qualifications :
Experience
- 12 years of sales leadership experience in semiconductors embedded systems or data center infrastructure
- Proven track record of driving global revenue growth and scaling enterprise sales organizations
- Experience managing complex multi-year deals and strategic customer relationships
- Strong background working with OEMs hyperscalers industrial customers or AI ecosystem partners
Domain Expertise
- Deep understanding of semiconductor technologies including embedded processors power analog and connectivity
- Familiarity with AI/ML deploymentespecially at the edge and in intelligent infrastructure systems
- Knowledge of system-level architectures spanning hardware software and integration layers
Leadership & Executive Presence
- Strategic thinker with ability to translate market trends into actionable business plans
- Exceptional communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams in a global matrixed organization
Education
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or related field required
- MBA or advanced technical degree preferred
Additional Information :
The expected annual pay range for this position is $200000 - $300000. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical health savings account (with applicable medical plan) dental vision health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts pre-tax commuter benefits life insurance AD&D and pet addition to elective benefit options benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D LTD short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time paid holidays and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose To Make Our Lives Easier. As the industrys leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive industrial infrastructure and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio including High Performance Computing Embedded Processing Analog & Connectivity and Power.
With a diverse team of over 22000 professionals in more than 30 countries we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow To Make Our Lives Easier.
At Renesas you can:
- Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
- Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers evolving needs and help make peoples lives easier safe and secure.
- Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups will help you excel from the first day.
Are you ready to own your success and make your mark
Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.
Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex race religion national origin gender gender identity gender expression age sexual orientation military status veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. For more information please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.
Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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