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Sr. Manager, Technical Marketing & Applications (DC-DC Power Modules)


Job Location:

San Jose, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 220000 - 270000
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Sr. Manager for Systems (Technical Marketing) & Apps to lead market-facing strategy and customer engagement for next-generation DC-DC power modules within a global semiconductor organization.

Operating at the intersection of deep power electronics expertise and business leadership this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a large-scale environment but brings a startup mindsetbias for action ownership and agility. You will play a critical role in shaping product direction winning key customers and accelerating growth in high-impact markets such as data center AI infrastructure and industrial systems.

This position requires a hands-on technical leader who can move seamlessly from lab bench to executive discussiondriving innovation while navigating the scale and complexity of a top-tier semiconductor company.


Essential Functions

  • Define and execute technical marketing strategy for DC-DC power module portfolios aligned with corporate growth objectives
  • Act as the voice of the customer translating system-level requirements into clear product definitions and actionable roadmaps
  • Lead and work closely with R&D teams to influence architecture feature prioritization and performance targets (efficiency density thermals cost)
  • Lead development of new product roadmaps by influencing cross-functional teams across engineering product management QA and operations
  • Champion fast decision-making and execution cutting through organizational complexity to accelerate outcomes
  • Drive design-in and design-win activities with key customers by providing deep technical engagement and system-level guidance
  • Deliver hands-on application support including converter design guidance simulation lab validation and debugging
  • Mentor junior engineers and help cultivate a high-performance entrepreneurial team culture 2
  • Represent the company at customer meetings industry conferences and technical forums

Required Qualifications

  • Masters degree or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • 10 years of experience in power electronics with strong hands-on expertise in:
    • Switching converter design (buck boost multiphase resonant/LLC etc.)
    • DC-DC power modules POL converters or power management ICs
    • Control loop design magnetics and system-level power architecture
  • Demonstrated ability to design build and debug hardware in the lab
  • Strong understanding of end systems (data center/AI networking industrial or automotive power architectures)
  • Proven track record of customer engagement and influencing technical decisions
  • Solid business acumen including understanding of market dynamics product positioning and cost/performance trade-offs
  • Experience leading projects or initiatives with cross-functional impact
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage audiences from engineers to executives

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in applications engineering within a semiconductor company or power converter power module design in system/power Company
  • Familiarity with high-density power module integration advanced packaging and thermal design
  • Knowledge of industry standards (e.g. PMBus VR specifications OCP automotive AEC-Q standards)
  • Experience supporting hyperscale or Tier-1 customers
  • Track record of operating effectively in large organizations while driving startup-like execution speed

What Sets This Role Apart

  • Opportunity to influence high-visibility product lines in a global semiconductor leader
  • Impact on AI/data center power infrastructure one of the fastest-growing markets
  • A culture that values ownership speed and technical excellence enabling you to operate like a startup within a large company
  • High exposure to executive leadership and strategic customers

MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage dental and vision 401(K) with a company match Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) up to 11 company paid holidays and 15- 20 days of paid time off depending on your tenure generous discretionary company bonuses and life and disability protection. Employees in sales positions may be eligible for our sales incentive bonuses. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. For more information on MPS benefits please view our company website at .

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience skills education and other job-related reasons. The target annual base range for this position in California is $220000 - $270000.

Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or special disabled veteran marital status pregnancy genetic information or any other legally protected status.


Required Experience:

Manager


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Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) provides small, highly energy efficient, easy-to-use power management solutions for electronic systems found in industrial applications, telecom infrastructure, cloud computing, automotive, and consumer applications

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