Senior Product Marketing Manager – Sony Semiconductor Imaging Solutions (Sales & Marketing Focus)

Sony•San Jose, CA

1d•$126,258 - $168,344•Hybrid

About The Position

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer). So, if you want to join a “Best Place to Work” company and make the world say wow, let's talk. Sony Semiconductor Solutions America (SSS-A) at Sony Electronics is seeking a high-impact Senior Product Marketing Manager with deep expertise in semiconductor sales and marketing—particularly in Sony Imaging products—to join our dynamic team in San Jose, California. This role is ideal for a results-driven professional who has built a career at the intersection of cutting-edge imaging technology and strategic business development, with in-depth knowledge of the Bay Area market and its key players. Our ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in the semiconductor industry, hands-on experience with Sony Imaging solutions, and a proven ability to drive growth through customer engagement, product marketing, and solution selling. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have a history of success with OEMs and ecosystem partners, and are comfortable navigating cross-functional and international teams, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of semiconductor technologies, with a strong emphasis on image sensors and their integration into electronic systems.
Demonstrated experience with Sony Imaging products and solutions.

Nice To Haves

6+ years of experience in Sales and Marketing within the semiconductor industry, ideally with a focus on imaging technologies.
Established relationships with major consumer electronics OEMs and related ecosystem vendors.
Strong English communication skills—both written and verbal—across all organizational levels.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
(Nice to have) Prior experience working for or with a Japanese-based organization.

Responsibilities

Identify and support design opportunities for Sony’s image sensor products across a range of consumer and commercial applications (e.g., Smartphone, AR, VR, MR, Sports Camera, Factory Machine Vision Camera, etc.), with a strong emphasis on opportunities within the Bay Area market.
Lead sales and marketing initiatives to promote and drive adoption of Sony’s next-generation image sensor technologies.
Develop and manage strategic relationships with key customers and ecosystem partners (e.g., camera module vendors, lens and SoCs), with a focus on Sony Imaging products.
Monitor and analyze semiconductor and consumer electronics market trends to inform business strategy and product positioning.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including counterparts in Japan, to influence product roadmaps and strategic planning for Sony Imaging solutions.
Define and execute go-to-market strategies, including product positioning, pricing, and sales enablement.
Represent Sony at industry events and conferences; present whitepapers and gather market intelligence relevant to semiconductor imaging.
Negotiate complex business terms and conditions, including legal and liability clauses, to close purchase agreements, NDAs.

Benefits

competitive pay and benefits
an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace
monthly “Free Fridays”
early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer)
annual corporate bonus plan
sign on payment
comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
paid medical leave
a 401k plan with matching company contributions
vacation time
education assistance
student loan assistance program
eighty hours of paid sick leave time annually
up to twelve weeks paid parental leave