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Director, NDP Product Line

Syntiant Corp., a leader in the high-growth AI software and semiconductor solutions space, has entered into an agreement to acquire a large, multi-national sensor business with global revenues in excess of $250 million per year, and is looking for an experienced and talented Product Line Director to take on critical role with expansive responsibilities and play a leading role in enhancing and growing the Neural Decision Processor (NDP) product families.

Position Summary

Syntiant is seeking a Product Line Director for its Neural Decision Processor (NDP) product families. These products push the technology limits of neural compute in power constrained environments. The Syntiant NDPs are designed into products from earbuds to automobiles and are used primarily for audio event detection and computer vision applications.

We are looking for a leader to work closely with customers and key partners to define our next generation products, to grow and expand the business, and manage the products throughout their lifecycles.

A successful candidate will be detailed oriented, have a strong sense of ownership, self-motivated, and work with a high sense of urgency, and have demonstrated prior commercial results. The candidate must also possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work well across various functional organizations such as Applications Engineering, Design Engineering, and Field Sales.

Duties & Responsibilities

We are seeking an innovative Director for our Neural Decision Processor Product Line

Drive Neural Decision Processor and Software roadmap & product definition for Edge AI Market
Gather voice of customer, accumulate market knowledge of key targeted customers/segments through competitive and market analysis to develop appropriate commercial strategies
Provide leadership for NPI teams to take a product from concept to mass production
Work with application engineering & R&D teams to drive outbound technical marketing collateral
Coordinate global pricing strategy, analyze market pricing and closely monitor end-to-end margins
Work with R&D, Operations & Finance teams to drive the cost to meet margin targets

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or related engineering field. Masters’ Degree / MBA preferred
Minimum 15 years of business/engineering related work experience. Semiconductor industry preferred
Experience in Machine Learning Software and Processors
Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
Solid analytical skills coupled with the ability to take initiative to solve complex problems
Self-starter and strong work ethic
Develop material for new product “go to market” activities including marketing. campaigns, product promotion material, and other sales collateral
Develop and deliver training to the sales and FAE teams
Present Syntiant solutions at industry conferences and trade shows; and Create journal articles, whitepapers, and other published material
Defining a product strategy and roadmap within the targeted application spaces
Drive execution requirements and oversee the product from concept to release to market
Preparing business plans for new product concepts and proposals
Promoting new and existing products to the market.
Managing pricing and quotations
Managing products throughout the entire product lifecycle
Able to thrive in a dynamic, high-pace environment
Can travel domestically and internationally approximately ~10 days per month on average
Other duties as assigned

Average salary estimate

$175000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Director, NDP Product Line, Syntiant

Syntiant Corp. is on the lookout for an innovative and driven Director for our Neural Decision Processor (NDP) Product Line. In this exciting role, you'll be at the heart of our efforts to enhance and grow the NDP product families, which are pushing the boundaries of neural compute technology in power-constrained environments. The NDPs are an integral part of products ranging from earbuds to automobiles, catering primarily to audio event detection and computer vision applications. You'll collaborate closely with customers and key partners to define next-generation products while managing their lifecycle. Your responsibilities will encompass driving the product definition and roadmap for the Edge AI market, gathering invaluable insights from customer feedback, and monitoring market trends to craft effective commercial strategies. If you have a strong background in the semiconductor industry and experience with machine learning software and processors, this is a chance to lead NPI teams from concept to mass production. You'll also work hand-in-hand with various teams, including R&D and sales, to create impactful marketing materials and train the sales teams. With a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and at least 15 years of relevant experience, you’ll bring strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills to this role. We're excited to see how you can thrive in our dynamic environment and drive our innovative solutions into the market!

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What are the main responsibilities of the Director, NDP Product Line at Syntiant Corp.?

The Director, NDP Product Line at Syntiant Corp. is responsible for driving the Neural Decision Processor (NDP) roadmap, gathering customer insights, leading new product introduction teams, and managing products throughout their lifecycle. This role also requires collaboration with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure that products meet market needs and margin targets.