Technical Business Development Director
Core
Drive IP licensing growth and manage the software partner ecosystem for Tensilica CPU technologies in the China market, serving automotive, AR/VR, mobile, and consumer sectors.
Role type
Technical Business Development Director (IP Sales & Ecosystem)
Builds
Tensilica IP solutions for AI inferencing, audio/voice processing, sensor fusion, and XR/AR acceleration
Domain
Semiconductor IP, CPU architectures, embedded systems, automotive, and consumer electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | client delivery
Required skills
Semiconductor IP sales, SoC design knowledge, embedded software expertise, AI workload understanding, China market strategy, technical enablement, partner onboarding, proof-of-concept management, market intelligence
Preferred skills
RISC-V or ARM architecture experience, relationships with China automotive SoC vendors, smartphone/IoT chipmaker connections, AR/VR solution developer networks, heterogeneous compute knowledge, automotive functional safety (ISO26262)
Technologies
Tensilica CPU, RISC-V, ARM, AI/ML algorithms, audio/voice/ANC/beamforming software, automotive middleware, XR software
Responsibilities
Drive IP licensing growth in China with a focus on Tensilica CPU technologies; Engage with SoC teams in automotive, AR/VR, mobile, smart speakers, TWS, and consumer markets; Build and nurture relationships with key software vendors including AI/ML, audio/voice, vision, and automotive middleware providers; Collaborate with China sales and FAE teams to coordinate account strategies and support technical evaluations; Develop China-specific go-to-market strategies and monitor industry trends and regulatory standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic planning
