Director, Memory Technology Roadmap

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$172,000.00 - $237,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

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Summary

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in Memory (DRAM / 3D NAND) process and integration.
• Interprets internal or external technical challenges and identifies key requirements, based on customers’ high value problems in memory device.
• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations

Key Responsibilities

• Understands customers’ memory device technical roadmap and identifies key technical challenges in DRAM and/or 3D NAND memory development.
• Provides leadership and direction through managers for assessing existing and potential markets. Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of technical and business environments.  Develops and articulates strategies to meet business objectives for a broad functional area
• Accountable for the performance and results of cross functional groups within a business to integrates products into a coherent portfolio of products focused on the market.  Manages portfolio like a “product” (business plan, positioning, buying process, market requirements, and marketing plan)
• Analyzes market data to identify trends/opportunities, develops strategic direction from market information, and creates compelling market analysis presentations
• Directs and controls the activities of a broad function area and provides guidance to personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Drives the growth process
• Maps the needs within targeted markets and analyzes abstract market segmentations.  Determines which segments to actively pursue
• Works with management team to ensure that overall marketing function is effectively meeting the organization’s strategic goals
• Creates a product strategy that is integrated with AMAT products
• Illustrates the vision and key phases of deliverables for a broad functional area

Functional Knowledge

• Recognized as “guru” or external expert in a function
• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies for memory technology

Business Expertise

• Influences internal/external business and/or regulatory issues that have an impact on the business

Leadership

• Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership

Problem Solving

• Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems; uses ground-breaking methods to think beyond existing solutions 

Impact

• Impacts business direction through the development of innovative services or products

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators or vendors to influence decisions

Requirement

• 10+ years work experience in DRAM / 3D NAND device or related area
• DRAM /3D NAND integration experience preferred

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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