Lead, Advanced Silicon Sourcing and Strategic Investments

Lead, Advanced Silicon Sourcing and Strategic Investments Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in program management.
• 7 years of experience in leadership roles with/without direct reports.
• Experience in corporate development, venture capital, M&A, sourcing, or commercial negotiations within the technology or semiconductor sector.
• Experience in structuring, partnering, and facilitating Joint Development Agreements (JDAs), Long‑Term Agreements (LTAs), IP licensing, or corporate equity investments.

• MBA or Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience managing complex, cross‑functional relationships bridging corporate finance, legal, and advanced Research and Development (R&D) engineering teams.
• Experience evaluating distressed or strategic IP portfolios and executing exclusive licensing agreements in the hardware/silicon sector.
• Familiarity with semiconductor supply chains, foundry business models, and the commercial landscape of advanced packaging ecosystems (e.g. Outsourced Assembly and Test (OSATs)).
• Excellent financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate technical milestones (e.g. node maturity, yield curves) into Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and precise Return on Investment (ROI) metrics.

• Lead commercial evaluation, due diligence, and structuring for golden component startups; manage IP acquisitions and licensing to secure exclusive technical advantages before they reach the merchant market.
• Architect complex JDAs and co‑investment models for disruptive technologies; define commercial envelopes for high‑risk Point of Contacts (PoCs), ensuring intellectual property and financial interests are protected during early‑stage integration.
• Partner with technical teams to translate silicon data into commercial leverage; establish formal financial readiness gates for multi‑billion‑dollar technology transitions.
• Map tier‑n supply chains by modeling risks; architect strategies to guarantee access to critical raw materials, advanced substrates, and specialized chemicals.
• Model TCO for 2030+ technologies and architect 5‑year booking strategies for constrained manufacturing tools (e.g. High‑NA EUV) to ensure ecosystem readiness.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $240,000–$334,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location; within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.