Principal Account Manager – Field Applications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Serve as the main technical point of contact for clients during the pre-sales and initial development stages.

• Deliver customer presentations, conduct architectural evaluations, and showcase product demonstrations.

• Assist customer engineering teams in assessing and adopting MIPS solutions.

• Offer technical advice on processor IP integration, software toolchains, development environments, and considerations for system architecture.

• Lead design-in initiatives with assigned customers and design houses.

• Facilitate technical discussions to secure design wins for CPU IP licensing, custom silicon projects, and software solutions.

• Support customers in their transition from evaluation to implementation.

• Aid customers in comprehending and applying MIPS’ value proposition, which includes the flexibility of RISC-V architecture, high-performance multi-threaded computing, scalable neural processors, functional safety-ready solutions, and system-level optimization for performance, power, and cost.

• Collaborate with Business Development to foster opportunity creation and closure.

• Provide technical insights for proposals, RFIs, and customer presentations.

• Convert customer requirements into actionable feedback for product and engineering teams.

• Engage with software, EDA, and design-services ecosystem partners.

• Participate in customer workshops, demonstrations, and industry events.

• Help position MIPS solutions within the larger semiconductor ecosystem in North America.

• Conduct all activities in a safe and responsible manner while supporting Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline or a related field.

• Over 10 years of experience in Field Application Engineering, Applications Engineering, or Design Engineering.

• Background in Semiconductor IP, SoC/ASIC development, or embedded systems, as well as Industrial, Automotive, or IDM electronics or similar markets.

• Demonstrated success in supporting customer engagements and achieving design wins.

• Strong knowledge of Industrial, automotive, or IDM electronic architectures (MCUs, SoCs, domain/zonal controllers).

• Familiarity with processor architectures, embedded software development (including compilers, SDKs, OS), and system-level design and integration.

• Excellent customer-facing communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to operate independently in a field-based role.

• Practical technical mindset with robust debugging skills.

• Ability to connect technical depth with customer business needs.

• Proficient in English.

• Preferred: Experience with the RISC-V ecosystem or CPU IP integration.

• Preferred: Previous experience supporting industrial, automotive, or IDM customers in North America.

• Preferred: Experience with SoC development and custom silicon implementation processes.

• Preferred: Understanding of functional safety standards or design requirements in the Industrial & Automotive sectors.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.

• Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.