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

San Jose, CA (On-site)

$220K/yr – $270K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and execute the technical marketing strategy for DC-DC power module portfolios, turning customer requirements into actionable product roadmaps and driving cross‑functional work with R&D, product, and sales to accelerate design‑in and design‑win activities while providing hands‑on application support and mentoring the team.

  • Own product strategy and roadmaps
  • Lead cross-functional execution and customer engagements

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • Master’s 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

Preferred

  • 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

Benefits

  • 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 www.monolithicpower.com .
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Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

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Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) provides small, highly energy efficient, easy-to-use power solutions for systems found in industrial applications, telecom infrastructures, cloud computing, automotive, and consumer applications. MPS' mission is to reduce total energy consumption in our customers' systems and service our customers with green, practical, compact solutions. MPS can be contacted through its website at www.monolithicpower.com or its support offices around the world. The company was founded by Michael R. Hsing in 1997 and is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington.Note: Monolithic Power Systems only communicates through official channels. Be cautious of unsolicited messages or job offers using similar domain names.

Founded in 1997
Kirkland, Washington, USA
1.2K employees (85 in marketing)
72% recommend to a friend
91% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$220K/yr – $270K/yr

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Funding

Total Funding
$16.7M
Last Raise
$16.7M
Series D, 24 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2002
    Series D • $16.7M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
369.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$44.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
60.5%
Direct
30.4%
Referral
6.9%
Social
1.4%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.2K

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

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. · San Jose, CA · On-site