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Account Manager, Startups

San Jose, CAOnsiteFull Time$170,000–$300,000 /yrPosted 3 days ago

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Required skills

  • quota-carrying
  • B2B sales
  • technical evaluations
  • CRM
  • forecast
  • equivalent experience

Nice to have

  • AI/ML background

Role summary

ChipAgents is seeking an Account Manager to sell their agentic-AI workflows for chip design and verification to semiconductor and hardware startups. This role involves building pipeline, closing deals quickly, and growing accounts. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of quota-carrying B2B sales experience, preferably in EDA, semiconductor, or technical software, with a proven track record of closing many deals and beating quota. A BS in EE, CS, or equivalent experience, along with the ability to quickly learn chip design and communicate effectively with engineers, is required. Nice-to-haves include an AI/ML background and experience selling to startups.

About ChipAgents

ChipAgents is revolutionizing chip design and verification with agentic-AI workflows. Founded by experts in AI and semiconductor design, we partner with top-10 semiconductor companies, hyperscale cloud providers, and cutting-edge startups. Our platform accelerates RTL development, functional verification, and simulation, unlocking new levels of productivity and design quality.

Role Overview

We are hiring an Account Manager to sell ChipAgents to semiconductor and hardware startups. Deals move fast, and you will manage many at once. You will find new customers, close them, and grow the accounts as their teams grow.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build pipeline with startups through outreach, events, and investor referrals

  • Sell to founders, CTOs, and engineering leads

  • Work closely with our Forward Deployed Engineers to win technical evaluations

  • Close deals quickly and expand accounts over time

  • Keep the CRM and forecast up to date and hit your number

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of quota-carrying B2B sales, ideally in EDA, semiconductor, or technical software

  • A track record of closing many deals and beating quota

  • Ability to learn end-to-end chip design in depth, quickly

  • Clear communicator who is comfortable talking with engineers

  • BS in EE, CS, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Nice to Haves

  • Strong AI/ML background

  • Experience selling to startups

  • Network in the Bay Area chip startup and VC community

Equal Opportunity

ChipAgents is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.

Location and travel

Based in San Jose, CA, with up to 50% travel.

What we offer

  • $170K/yr to $300K/yr base, plus uncapped commission and equity

  • Unlimited PTO

  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

  • Free lunch, snacks, gym, and parking

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