Manager, Technical Marketing & Apps Eng; SSD

Job Description

Manager level position in Technical Marketing and Applications Engineering for the memory and storage product sublines. Responsibilities include leading and working with other team members on the application engineering team to resolve critical technical issues, lead discussions with key customers and partners, define and evaluate new products, provide technical training and seminars, write datasheets and application notes, design and develop demo boards.

Traveling to various MPS facilities and key customer accounts required.

• Lead the team to work with Design Engineers, Field Applications Engineers, Marketing and Sales to grow and expand the memory and storage product subline.
• Generate new product definitions along with competitive analysis and feasibility analysis.
• Through application evaluation on new products prior to product release.
• Provide technical guidance and support for complex customer issues to secure design-ins.
• Oversee the development of application reference circuits and demonstration boards.
• Write datasheets, application notes, design notes and papers in magazines and conferences.
• Provide application support and technical training for key customers and field application engineers.

• Self‑motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• BSEE with MSEE or higher required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in switch mode power supply design/power electronics.
• 3‑5+ years of systems applications experience.
• Knowledge in memory/storage applications is a plus (SSD, DDR/DIMM).
• Previous Management experience a plus.
• Fluent communication skills in English.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.

• Attractive compensation.
• Supportive work environment where your ideas count, and you can thrive in a diverse culture.
• World of opportunities for your personal and professional development.

MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K), 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

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job‑related reasons. The base salary range for this position in California is $175,000 - $215,000.

San Jose, CA

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.