Senior Manager, Consumer AI Devices

About the role

Samsung Research America's Emerging Technologies Group identifies and incubates innovative external technologies that accelerate Samsung's development and market position of its industry-leading consumer devices and medical equipment. We proactively research and create incubation, partnership, and investment opportunities with breakthrough technologies that lay the foundation for the future of Samsung's core products and services across smartphones, tablets, wearables, PCs, TVs, appliances, and more.

In this role, you will lead the ideation of groundbreaking consumer devices that leverage new sensor technologies, advanced AI models, and novel form factors. You will identify emerging hardware capabilities and translate them into viable, world-class products that redefine the Samsung ecosystem. Responsibilities include researching and developing collaborations with external innovations in hardware subsystems (advanced computing, sensors, communications, etc.), formulating strategies to pair them with machine learning capabilities, and delivering innovative solutions through Samsung’s vast product ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends, new breakthroughs in technology, and university research & technology publications in hardware innovations relevant to Samsung’s consumer electronics product offerings
• Evaluate emerging hardware technologies (e.g., neuromorphic sensors, low-power AI accelerators, advanced MEMS, metamaterial antennas) and determine their product viability
• Synthesize global consumer trends with technical feasibility to propose next-generation consumer devices where AI is the core differentiator
• Bridge the gap between R&D (chip design, sensor physics), Engineering (thermal, power, RF), and Business Strategy to turn abstract concepts into executable roadmaps
• Foster relationships with external technology startups, VCs, accelerators, and universities to find breakthrough innovations and communicate their value proposition to Samsung R&D teams and executives globally
• Conduct rapid prototyping assessments, BOM modeling, and risk analysis to validate new product concepts before formulating development plans
• Be the primary liaison between partners and Samsung by leading discussions, facilitating evaluations, and driving POCs with an eye towards partnership, commercialization, investment, and/or M&A
• Proactively address ambiguity through strategic thinking followed by tactical execution

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline and/or PhD with a focus on hardware, sensors, or embedded systems or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 7+ years of experience in consumer electronics hardware technologies as a technology researcher with a foundational understanding of novel semiconductor innovations and sensor technologies, with the last 2–3 years transitioning into Technical Product Management or Product Strategy
• Proven deep domain expertise in consumer device architecture, including SoC design, RF systems, power management, and sensor fusion
• Deep understanding of On-Device AI, AI accelerator architectures, edge computing constraints, and how AI models interact with physical hardware (latency, power, thermal)
• Acumen to convey findings succinctly in layman’s terms as well as envision and explain hypothetical technical implementation and impacts on existing hardware technology stacks
• Effective interpersonal and relationship management skills, especially influencing stakeholders without direct authority
• Experience in leading complex, multi-team, and cross-geographic projects to success
• Excellent written, verbal communications, and presentation skills
• Ability to deal with ambiguity associated with working in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Strong personal network within the industry, startup, and ventures community
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally (15%)

Skills

• Great communication skills: clear, patient, and well adapted to the audience and situation
• Analytical skills to formulate and present structured, objective recommendations and respond to challenges and objections
• Personal skills to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments and deliver on tight schedules
• Ability to position and sell technology to executive audiences

Pay

Base pay range: $198,100 - $272,500 USD. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits.