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Baya Systems

Manager of Field Applications Engineering, USA at Baya Systems (Austin Texas, United States / Santa Clara California, United States)

Baya Systems· Austin Texas, United States / Santa Clara California, United States·

Job description

Baya Systems is inspired by the baya bird, also known as the weaver. Baya birds weave very unique and intricate hanging nests from different materials. The nests are robust and safe while being extremely lightweight and efficient.

Baya is a fast-moving Series B startup built by serial entrepreneurs with a vision to accelerate intelligent computing in the emerging chiplet era.  We focus on software-driven, unified fabric solutions for single-die and multi-die systems. We design and license disruptive intellectual property for use in semiconductor chips, with software development platforms to simplify the design process and reduce the time to market for complex System-on-Chip (SoC) and multi-chiplet systems. This enables our partners to innovate and deliver compelling solutions for data center, infrastructure, AI, Automotive, and Edge IoT markets. We are looking for energetic and dedicated individuals share our passion for enabling innovation and excellence in the semiconductor industry that empowers game-changing products and services!

Manager, Field Applications Engineering

Role Overview:

Lead and grow a world-class Field Applications Engineering (FAE) team across the USA. You will drive the technical adoption, integration, and design-win pipeline for our next-generation fabric interconnect silicon IP. You will be responsible for both Pre AND Post sales support. This is a very hands on role with signifiant individual contribution

  • Position: Senior Manager, Field Applications Engineering
  • Location: Santa Clara, CA primary-Austin, TX optional
  • North America
  • Travel: Up to 30% travel required

Team Leadership & Development

  • Manage: Lead a distributed team of senior FAEs across the USA
  • Hire: Recruit and onboard top-tier engineering talent in key regional hubs.
  • Coach: Provide continuous technical mentorship and professional development.

- Align: Set clear regional goals aligned with corporate business objectives.

- Grow collaterals, to enable improved efficiency / easy of adoption by the customer

Technical Account Management & Sales Support

  • Drive Strategy: Partner with regional sales directors to secure high-value design wins.
  • Own Delivery: Act as the escalations point for critical customer technical issues.
  • Guide Evaluation: Oversee customer proof-of-concepts, evaluations, and architectural reviews.
  • Present: Deliver technical keynotes, deep-dives, and product demonstrations to C-level executives.

Product & Ecosystem Collaboration

  • Feedback Loop: Funnel regional customer requirements directly to internal R&D and Product Management.
  • Influence Roadmap: Use market insights to shape the future fabric interconnect IP roadmap.
  • Enablement: Create application notes, whitepapers, and training collateral for regional ecosystems.

Required Qualifications

Experience & Education

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field.
  • Management: 5+ years of experience managing customer-facing engineering teams (FAE or Technical Support).
  • Industry: 10+ years in the semiconductor, silicon IP, or high-performance networking sectors.

Technical Expertise

  • IP Knowledge: Deep understanding of Network-on-Chip (NoC), AMBA protocols (CHI, AXI, ACE), or PCIe/CXL fabrics.
  • Design Flow: Familiarity with front-end ASIC design, SoC architecture, RTL verification, and EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens).
  • Systems: Insight into AI/ML accelerators, data center architectures, and automotive SoC requirements.

Soft Skills & Logistics

  • Communication: Exceptional English verbal and written communication skills.
  • Cross-Cultural: Proven experience managing teams and clients
  • Autonomy: Self-motivated style suited for a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
  • Prior experience working in a fast-growing, venture-backed silicon IP startup.
  • Existing technical relationships with major Tier-1 semiconductor and system companies in the USA

Compensation:

  • Salary commensurate with experience
  • Performance incentives
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Equity

Why work at Baya Systems

  • Cutting-edge technology: Work on foundational semiconductor IP for AI and high-performance computing, solving real data movement challenges.
  • Global & flexible environment: Offices in four locations with remote options; dynamic and flexible work policy.
  • Competitive compensation: Generous equity, cash incentives, 401(k), paid parental leave, flexible time off.
  • Perks: On-site fitness center, social events, free refreshments in offices.
  • Culture: Emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and growth; team includes experienced architects and engineers from successful startups and semiconductor companies.
  • Active hiring: Over 23 job openings as of mid-2025 spanning hardware, software, and commercial roles (Solutions Architects, FAEs, Verification, RTL, Physical Design, etc.) – greenhouse.io

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