Vice President of AI & Infrastructure Sales Greater San Jose, CA Area

Company Description

Renesas Electronics is a global leader in semiconductor solutions, delivering trusted embedded design innovation across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT markets. With a comprehensive portfolio spanning MCUs, SoCs, analog, power, and connectivity solutions, Renesas enables billions of connected, intelligent devices worldwide.

As AI adoption accelerates across cloud, edge, and industrial environments, Renesas is expanding its focus on AI-enabled infrastructure and intelligent systems, creating new opportunities to drive growth through advanced semiconductor and system solutions.

Job Description

Renesas is seeking a Vice President / Head of AI Infrastructure Sales to lead global commercial strategy and execution for our AI infrastructure segment. This role will drive revenue growth across data center, edge AI, and intelligent infrastructure markets by building a scalable sales motion, strengthening strategic partnerships, and positioning Renesas as a key enabler of AI-driven systems.

This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of semiconductors, AI, and next-generation computing platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Global Revenue Leadership

Own and deliver global revenue targets for AI-focused solutions, including embedded processors, connectivity, power management, and system-level offerings

Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for AI infrastructure customers across data center, edge, and industrial segments

Drive pipeline development, strategic deal execution, and accurate forecasting

Strategic Account Development

Build and manage executive relationships with hyperscalers, AI platform companies, OEMs, and system integrators

Lead complex, high-value engagements involving co-development, long-term supply agreements, and ecosystem partnerships

Expand Renesas’ footprint in AI-relevant workloads, including edge AI, intelligent automation, and industrial AI

Team Leadership & Organizational Scale

Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of global sales leaders, key account managers, and field application engineers

Establish a performance-driven, customer-centric culture with strong operational discipline

Partner with HR and executive leadership on talent strategy and leadership pipeline development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams to shape AI-focused product roadmaps and positioning

Provide voice-of-customer insights to guide investments in AI-enabled SoCs, connectivity, and edge computing platforms

Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to ensure alignment on customer commitments and delivery

Market Expansion & Strategy

Identify and prioritize growth areas across edge AI, industrial AI, smart infrastructure, and hybrid cloud architectures

Develop strategies to penetrate emerging AI ecosystems and verticals (e.g., smart manufacturing, energy, transport, and smart cities)

Represent Renesas at key industry forums, customer engagements, and executive briefings

Qualifications

Experience

12+ years of sales leadership experience in semiconductors, embedded systems, or data center infrastructure

Proven track record of driving global revenue growth and scaling enterprise sales organizations

Experience managing complex, multi-year deals and strategic customer relationships

Strong background working with OEMs, hyperscalers, industrial customers, or AI ecosystem partners

Domain Expertise

Deep understanding of semiconductor technologies, including embedded processors, power, analog, and connectivity

Familiarity with AI/ML deployment—especially at the edge and in intelligent infrastructure systems

Knowledge of system-level architectures spanning hardware, software, and integration layers

Leadership & Executive Presence

Strategic thinker with ability to translate market trends into actionable business plans

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams in a global, matrixed organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required

MBA or advanced technical degree preferred

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is $280,000 - $400,000. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.

Employment Type: Regular (PERM)

Remote Work Available: No