Business Development​/Operations Manager; Image Sensors

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We are seeking a skilled Business Development Manager to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of cutting‑edge image sensor technologies. This is a highly impactful role where you will have the opportunity to work with cross‑functional teams and drive the success of our image sensor engineering programs. In this role, you will manage the entire lifecycle of image sensor projects from concept to production.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as engineering, marketing, operations, and manufacturing, to ensure the timely and successful delivery of image sensor solutions. Your expertise in image sensor engineering will be crucial in providing technical guidance and ensuring the highest level of product quality. The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual with a strong background in image sensor engineering and business development.

You should have a deep understanding of image sensor technologies and their applications in various industries. Additionally, you should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively lead and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose office/headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy with an average of 25% international travel.

Reports to: Principal Engineer - CMOS Imaging

• Lead technical communication between customers and internal engineering teams to understand the "customer voice" and guide development teams in delivering exceptional products.
• Support and enable design wins through custom‑designed silicon by translating customer needs into clear image sensor specifications.
• Build internal relationships with Marketing and Development teams to master S.LSI's differentiated offerings, roadmaps, and strategies.
• Monitor and report on customer evaluation and design status; prepare customer status reports, issue tracking, and summaries of requirements to ensure proactive service.
• Support end‑to‑end negotiations for new business and renewals while partnering with legal and finance to structure and finalize high‑impact contracts like MSAs and SOWs that optimize pricing and scope.

• Drive Operations teams toward factory readiness with manufacturing partners to support high‑volume Mass Production (MP).
• Identify and resolve "blockers" to MP, managing customer programs across global sites (US & Asia) to ensure strong team collaboration in resolving critical issues.
• Drive development schedules internally to ensure silicon delivery aligns with customer product launch timelines.

• Educational Excellence:
  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Engineering major.
• Program Expertise:
  Proven experience managing the development and execution of complex engineering programs and an Operations‑focused management role specifically for image sensor products.
• Domain Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of CMOS image sensor design, including pixels, analog circuits, ADC, digital processing, and high‑speed interfaces.
• Production Savvy:
  Experience with international OEM/ODM silicon foundry partners and a strong grasp of high‑volume production and test processes.
• Strategic Mindset:
  Demonstrated ability to synthesize both…