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ABOUT ALPHA DESIGN AI Alpha Design AI builds ChipAgents™, the industry's first AI-agent platform that accelerates RTL design and verification. We serve semiconductor innovators - from fast-growing startups to top-10 chipmakers - helping them ship silicon faster, with higher quality and lower cost. Backed by top-tier investors and leading AI researchers, we are scaling rapidly and expanding our go-to-market team. ROLE OVERVIEW As a Technical Account Manager (TAM) you will own relationships with our highest-value prospects and customers (>$1 M ARR each), driving new sales and multi-year expansions. You'll partner closely with the CEO, Product, and Customer Success to land and expand ChipAgents usage across global semiconductor and systems companies. This is a quota-carrying, high-visibility role with significant growth and leadership opportunity. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Account Strategy & Planning: Develop multi-year account plans that align ChipAgents capabilities to customer roadmaps and pain points. Map buying centers (design, verification, IT, C-suite) and cultivate executive champions. - New Business Acquisition: Own the full sales cycle—from discovery and ROI justification through negotiation and close—for strategic accounts. Structure enterprise agreements, pilots, and multi-year subscriptions that drive rapid adoption and expansion. - Relationship Management: Act as the trusted advisor to VP-level and C-suite stakeholders, positioning ChipAgents as a critical partner. Lead quarterly business reviews, success metric tracking, and renewal strategies. - Cross-Functional Leadership: Orchestrate deal teams with Solutions Engineering, Product, Legal, and Exec staff to remove friction and exceed customer expectations. Provide structured feedback to Product on roadmap priorities and competitive intelligence. - Forecasting & Reporting: Deliver accurate pipeline, forecast, and territory analysis in CRM; maintain >95% forecast accuracy. Meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Enterprise semiconductor / EDA or B2B SaaS sales experience, with a focus on semiconductor, EDA, or adjacent hardware markets. - Proven track record closing $1 M+ ACV deals and expanding to $5 M+ within 18–24 months. - Deep understanding of semiconductor design/verification flows or EDA tools; ability to translate complex technical value into clear business outcomes. - Executive-level communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. - Mastery of MEDDICC, Challenger, or similar enterprise sales methodology. - Bachelor's degree in EE/CS or related field (or equivalent experience). PREFERRED (NICE-TO-HAVE) - Network of director-to-C-level contacts at top-20 semiconductor companies. - Experience selling AI/ML or developer-focused platforms. - Familiarity with SOC 2 / on-prem vs. VPC deployment models and security requirements. - MBA or advanced technical degree. LOCATION & TRAVEL Hybrid role based in Santa Clara, CA with domestic/international travel to customer sites and industry events. WHAT WE OFFER - $140K/yr – $350K/yr (plus uncapped commission) + Offers Equity. We are open to discuss above-scale compensation with exceptional candidates on a case-by-case basis. - Unlimited PTO and full benefits (medical, vision, dental, 401k). - Two engineering-centric offices with free parking, private gym, and free lunch, drinks and snacks.

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Relationship Management: Act as the trusted advisor to VP-level and C-suite stakeholders, positioning ChipAgents as a critical partner. Lead quarterly business reviews, success metric tracking, and renewal strategies.
Forecasting & Reporting: Deliver accurate pipeline, forecast, and territory analysis in CRM; maintain >95% forecast accuracy. Meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets.
Enterprise semiconductor / EDA or B2B SaaS sales experience, with a focus on semiconductor, EDA, or adjacent hardware markets.
Proven track record closing $1 M+ ACV deals and expanding to $5 M+ within 18–24 months.
Deep understanding of semiconductor design/verification flows or EDA tools; ability to translate complex technical value into clear business outcomes.
Executive-level communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Mastery of MEDDICC, Challenger, or similar enterprise sales methodology.
Bachelor's degree in EE/CS or related field (or equivalent experience).
Network of director-to-C-level contacts at top-20 semiconductor companies.
Experience selling AI/ML or developer-focused platforms.
Familiarity with SOC 2 / on-prem vs. VPC deployment models and security requirements.
MBA or advanced technical degree.

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