Principal Account Manager – Field Applications

GlobalFoundries

. Act as the primary technical interface for customers during pre-sales and early development phases .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $254,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Field Application Engineering with a strong focus on customer engagement, technical guidance on processor IP integration, and support for semiconductor solutions. Proficient in translating customer requirements into actionable insights while ensuring alignment with business needs and technical capabilities.

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Field Application EngineeringSemiconductor IPCustomer EngagementRISC-V ArchitectureSoC Development

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Hard Skills

Processor IP IntegrationEmbedded Software DevelopmentSystem-Level DesignDebugging CapabilityArchitectural ReviewsTechnical PresentationsDesign WinsCustom Silicon ImplementationFunctional Safety StandardsMulti-Threaded High-Performance Compute

Soft Skills

Customer-Facing CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsIndependent Operation

Tools & Technologies

Software ToolchainsDevelopment EnvironmentsEDA ToolsSDKsOperating Systems

Industry Keywords

Industrial ElectronicsAutomotive ElectronicsIDM ElectronicsSoC/ASIC DevelopmentDesign Services Ecosystem

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary technical interface for customers during pre-sales and early development phases
Conduct customer presentations, architectural reviews, and product demonstrations
Support customer engineering teams in evaluating and adopting MIPS solutions
Provide technical guidance on processor IP integration, software toolchains and development environments, and system architecture considerations
Drive design-in activities at assigned customers and design houses
Support technical discussions to secure design wins for CPU IP licensing, custom silicon programs, and software solutions
Assist customers in transitioning from evaluation to implementation
Help customers understand and implement MIPS’ value proposition, including RISC-V architecture flexibility, multi-threaded high-performance compute, scalable neural processors, functional safety-ready solutions, and system-level optimization for performance, power, and cost
Partner with Business Development to support opportunity creation and closure
Provide technical input to proposals, RFIs, and customer presentations
Translate customer requirements into actionable feedback for product and engineering teams
Support engagement with software, EDA, and design-services ecosystem partners
Participate in customer workshops, demos, and industry events
Help position MIPS solutions within the broader semiconductor ecosystem in North America
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's/Master's degree in an engineering discipline or similar
10+ years in Field Application Engineering, Applications Engineering or Design Engineering
Experience in Semiconductor IP, SoC/ASIC development, or embedded systems, Industrial, Automotive, or IDM electronics or related markets
Proven track record supporting customer engagements and design wins
Strong understanding of Industrial, automotive, or IDM electronic architectures (MCUs, SoCs, domain/zonal controllers)
Familiarity with processor architectures, embedded software development (compilers, SDKs, OS), and system-level design and integration
Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate independently in a field-based role
Hands-on technical mindset with strong debugging capability
Ability to bridge technical depth with customer business needs
Fluent in English
Preferred: Experience with RISC-V ecosystem or CPU IP integration
Preferred: Prior experience supporting industrial, automotive, or IDM customers in North America
Preferred: Experience with SoC development and custom silicon implementation flows
Preferred: Understanding of functional safety standards or design requirements in Industrial & Automotive markets