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Senior Manager, Sales & Business Development, Foundry
Samsung Semiconductor INC · 🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 52 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Samsung Semiconductor INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Senior Manager, Foundry Sales & Business Development” (Sales Engineers) in CA: $169k–$199k, median $184k. Most were filed at wage level III (50%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Samsung Semiconductor INC
The US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 52 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Please Note: To provide the best candidate experience amidst our high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period. Advancing the World’s Technology Together Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future. We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities. What You’ll Do Samsung Foundry retains deep expertise in advanced processes, design technologies including an exceptionally long history of proven high-volume manufacturing. Samsung Foundry's leading process technology, operational services, design enablement, and dedicated customer support is a leader in the market. We work very closely with every customer from initial design concept to high-volume m • Generate and drive new accounts to successful engagements. Lead account management from the point of first contact to final onboarding. • Good understanding of semiconductor process technology in order to be able to articulate Samsung’s strengths and craft a solution based upon customer’s needs. • Work with various internal organizations (including Marketing, Finance, Legal and Headquarter team) to lead successful marketing pitches, RFQs and eventual design awards. • Once account gets converted, lead contract negotiations and eventually manage sales operations. • Assimilate industry and customer requirements to feed into our Marketing knowledgebase. • Complete other responsibilities as assigned. We are looking for a Sales and Business Development Manager for Samsung Foundry who will work to develop, acquire and grow new accounts for our expanding Foundry business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background working in the business and customer management side of the semiconductor industry. Good understanding of the Foundry industry and semiconductor technology is a must. A large network in the semiconductor industry will be a huge plus. Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA in alignment with our Flexible Work policy Reports to: Director, Foundry Market Business Development What You Bring • Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science with 15+ years of experience or Masters in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science with 13+ years of Industry Experience or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science with 10+ yrs of Industry Experience Preferred. Master’s in Business Discipline with Engineering or related degree is a PLUS! • Experience in semiconductor industry, particularly close to Foundries and supply chain in a customer facing role. • Proven experience in semiconductor marketing/sales/business development roles with track record of closing complex deals. • Able to work independently, self-motivated with strong drive to win. • Team player with the ability to work across diverse cross-functional teams spread across the world. • Relationship manager with a vast network and experience working with Executives. • Excellent oral, written, analytical and presentation skills. • Leadership skills to influence all levels of the organization. • You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people. • An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding. • You’re collaborati