FAE - Field Applications Engineer Manager II

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Job Description:

Job Description And Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of DCS Field Application Engineers across Taiwan.
• Drive pre-sales technical engagement with key customers to secure design-wins.
• Provide technical leadership in DCS and Stamford product lines.
• Collaborate closely with Sales Managers, Business Units, and Marketing to develop strategies that support customer design cycles.
• Ensure timely and high-quality technical support to customers, resolving complex engineering challenges.
• Conduct performance management, mentoring, and career development for FAEs.
• Represent the company at industry events, seminars, and customer technical workshops.
• Establish processes to capture customer feedback and deliver insights to global BU teams.
• Manage resource allocation, travel schedules, and project priorities within the FAE team.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, budgeting, and reporting requirements.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Job Requirements And Mandatory Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in Data Center Solutions (DCS) related products including:
• PCIe switches and re-timers
• SAS/SATA IOC/ROC controllers
• NVMe RAID accelerators
• CXL memory controllers
• At least 3+ years in people management.
• Proven track record of leading FAE teams and achieving design-wins.
• Excellent communication skills in Mandarin and English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to engage with senior technical and business stakeholders at customer sites.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently (30–40%).

Travel Time:

25% - 50%

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