Director, Emerging Tech Hub San Jose
Core
Lead the San Jose Emerging Tech Hub to identify, shape, and de-risk emerging opportunities in physical AI systems, with an initial focus on robotics, serving new customers, startups, and the Bay Area ecosystem.
Role type
Director, Innovation Hub & Ecosystem Strategy
Builds
Customer-relevant solutions, internal technology de-risking programs, and cross-functional innovation initiatives
Domain
Semiconductor, Robotics, Physical AI, Automation
Deliverable
product features | research | client delivery
Required skills
People leadership, External ecosystem presence, Innovation leadership, Organizational navigation, Technical leadership, Customer engagement, Cross-functional influence, Systems thinking, Strategic communication, Program leadership
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in engineering/robotics/CS, Experience in advanced R&D/systems engineering, Bridging research to early-stage product development, Working with startups/universities, Semiconductor/automation sector experience, Building/scaling innovation centers
Technologies
Robotics, Lab automation, AI-enabled systems, Embedded platforms
Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary team and Hub operations, Represent ADI in Bay Area robotics ecosystem, Develop customer co-innovation programs, Build external network for early signals, Align internal stakeholders across BUs and sales, Evolve Hub strategy and portfolio, Guide technical direction of emerging tech programs, Define Hub capabilities and prioritization, Establish engagement models and governance, Communicate strategy to senior stakeholders
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management
