Sales Director, Semiconductor IP

Stealth AI Semiconductor Startup | Remote (Central to East Coast preferred) | Full-time

This is the opportunity of a lifetime. We are a first-of-its-kind AI semiconductor company, and we are looking for a US Sales Director to own and grow our most important market. You will sell technology that does not exist anywhere else in the world, to customers who are actively looking for exactly what we have built.

ABOUT US
We have developed the world's most advanced edge AI processor. Our chip delivers real-time AI inference at the edge with a fraction of the power of conventional chips, no cloud required. We license our IP to semiconductor companies and system integrators across defense, automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. The biggest names in these industries are in our pipeline. We need a Sales Director who can close them.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Own and grow US business, reporting directly to the VP of Global Sales
Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to expand IP adoption across Central and East Coast accounts
Build and manage C-level relationships with SoC customers and strategic partners
Drive IP licensing, royalty, and contract revenue across the full sales cycle
Identify new business opportunities and manage deals from first conversation to close
Provide accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reporting to senior leadership
Collaborate with product, marketing, and customer success teams for a cohesive go-to-market approach
Monitor competitive activity and market trends to sharpen positioning
Close your first deal within your first year

REQUIREMENTS
7+ years of sales experience in the semiconductor or deep-tech industry
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
Direct experience with IP licensing, royalty structures, or contract-based revenue
Strong understanding of the AI and SoC ecosystem
Demonstrated ability to build executive relationships and close complex deals
Excellent communication and presentation skills across technical and business audiences
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field

WHY JOIN US
First-mover advantage in a category we created
Sell IP that exists nowhere else in the world
Direct visibility to senior leadership with real autonomy to build your territory
Remote-first, high-autonomy role at a company on the leading edge of AI silicon
A product pipeline that sells itself once customers see what it can do

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