Account Manager, Startups

ChipAgents • San Jose, CA

18h

About The Position

ChipAgents is hiring an Account Manager to sell its agentic-AI chip design and verification platform to semiconductor and hardware startups. The role involves managing multiple fast-moving deals, finding new customers, closing sales, and growing accounts as customer teams expand. The company partners with semiconductor companies, hyperscale cloud providers, and startups, and its platform supports RTL development, functional verification, and simulation.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of quota-carrying B2B sales experience, ideally in EDA, semiconductors, or technical software.
• A track record of closing many deals and exceeding quota.
• Ability to quickly learn chip design end to end in depth.
• Clear communication skills and comfort talking with engineers.
• A BS in EE, CS, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong AI/ML background.
• Experience selling to startups.
• A network in the Bay Area chip startup and VC community.

Responsibilities

• Build a pipeline of startup customers through outreach, events, and investor referrals.
• Sell to founders, CTOs, and engineering leads.
• Work with Forward Deployed Engineers to win technical evaluations.
• Close deals quickly and expand accounts over time.
• Keep the CRM and forecast up to date.
• Meet sales targets.

Benefits

• Uncapped commission and equity.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Free lunch and snacks.
• Gym access.
• Parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level