Director Account Manager
Company websitegf.com (GlobalFoundries, opens in new tab)
Base salary $163K to $264K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Santa Clara, CA +1 more
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- LocationSanta Clara, CA +1 more
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (25 min ago) · observed since
All places named
- Santa Clara, CA
- OFFSITE
About this job
About GlobalFoundries:
GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
Summary of Role:
As an Account Director, you will be part of the Strategic Account Sales team identifying and securing new business with an assigned client while at the same time providing a high level of operational service to this client on
existing business.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop, communicate and drive overall strategy for the assigned account
- Work closely with Technical Sales to understand client roadmaps, and to identify and secure engagement opportunities
- Develop business proposals in response to RFI/RFQs, and drive necessary internal alignment and approvals from key stakeholders
- Negotiate formal business agreements at the Executive level
- Participate in operations, engineering and business review meetings
- Develop a high level of customer intimacy with client’s sourcing and business units
- Process quotes, forecasts and product disposition in a timely manner
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited College and or University in Engineering, Materials Sciences, Solid State Physics or Related Discipline
- 10- 15 Years of Semiconductor Experience
- 10 Years of Sales, Marketing or Business Development role with a proven track record
- Travel Requirements: 25% (Domestic & International)
- Language Fluency – English (Written & Verbal)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree from an Accredited College and or University in Engineering, Materials Sciences, Solid State Physics or Related Discipline - MBA Preferred
- Ability to Effectively Communicate with All Levels of an Organizational Structure
- Engineer Degree
Expected Salary Range
$163,000.00 - $264,000.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law
Source: GlobalFoundries on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($163,000) is above 61% of the 879 Sales roles in California listed on this site; 4 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $150,000; the middle half runs from $125,000 to $185,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingDirector Account Manager$163K to $264K
IoT Segment Leader: Industrial, Robotics & Power$166,300 to $314,200
CryoCMOS Design Director, Quantum$166,500 to $319,000
Advanced Photonics Engineer$166,500 to $319,000
Director, Process Integration Qubit Modalities – GF Labs$166,500 to $290,000
Director of Product Management for Quantum Photonics, Quantum Technology Solutions$166,500 to $319,000
Director PostFab Engineering$166,500 to $290,000
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Director Account Manager (this listing) | $163K - $264K |
| IoT Segment Leader: Industrial, Robotics & Power | $166,300 - $314,200 |
| CryoCMOS Design Director, Quantum | $166,500 - $319,000 |
| Advanced Photonics Engineer | $166,500 - $319,000 |
| Director, Process Integration Qubit Modalities – GF Labs | $166,500 - $290,000 |
| Director of Product Management for Quantum Photonics, Quantum Technology Solutions | $166,500 - $319,000 |
| Director PostFab Engineering | $166,500 - $290,000 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-28
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Santa Clara • OFFSITE
$163,000.00 - $264,000.00
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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