Senior Manager Field Applications Engineer (FAE)
$178,000–$220,000 year
HybridSan Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead technical interface for strategic datacenter accounts, driving system-level power architecture engagements from concept to production. Perform schematic reviews, layout feedback, validation planning, bring-up, power sequencing analysis, and debug using oscilloscopes and transient response tools. Rapidly troubleshoot complex power issues and manage issue escalations with internal engineering teams to ensure high-quality resolution. Coach a team of FAEs by setting role clarity, expectations, and technical development targets while building onboarding plans for new graduates. Own program execution for top customers covering AI accelerators, CPUs, and servers, partnering with Sales to align priorities and track milestones. Provide clear program updates to senior leadership and champion field insights for next-generation digital multiphase power solutions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in power electronics, digital multiphase power delivery, server/AI platform power, or related hardware systems
- Proven hands-on experience with power modules, digital multiphase controllers, VRMs, and high-current, low-voltage conversion for datacenter platforms
- Strong proficiency in lab-based debug, including oscilloscopes, current probes, electronic loads, and transient analysis tools
- Demonstrated ability to interface directly with customers on complex technical topics and drive issues to closure
- 2+ years of people leadership experience (team lead, supervisor, manager, or equivalent player–coach role)
- Experience supporting system bring-up, validation, or debug for server, AI accelerator, or networking hardware
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to varied audiences
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
- Experience supporting hyperscale datacenter customers (e.g., AWS, Google, Microsoft, Meta, NVIDIA)
- Expertise in system-level power architecture for AI/ML accelerators, CPUs, or high-end networking platforms
- Familiarity with PMBus, telemetry systems, and digital control for multiphase power
- Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously across fast-moving customer environments
- Proven success in developing early-career engineers and building high-performance technical teams
- Strong cross-functional leadership experience with Product Line, Marketing, Sales, or Systems Engineering organizations
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