Joblaze summary

The Account Manager at ChipAgents focuses on driving sales to semiconductor and hardware startups, managing multiple deals simultaneously while building a robust pipeline through outreach and networking. Candidates should have over three years of experience in B2B sales, preferably in EDA or technical software, and possess a strong understanding of chip design. This role is well-suited for individuals with a proven track record of closing deals and a background in engineering or related fields. ChipAgents operates in a fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with technical teams to ensure successful evaluations.

Joblaze insights

Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze November 6, 2026. Last confirmed on ChipAgents's careers page November 8, 2026.
Salary band is above the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$140,000).
Starts above 74% of 108 comparable mid sales/marketing roles in United States that list AI/ML we track (median $126,300 across 47 companies). See AI/ML salary trends
AI/ML appears in 13.1% of 1875 comparable mid sales/marketing roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Account Manager, Startups role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in San Jose.
What's the salary range?: ChipAgents lists $170,000–$300,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Account Manager, Startups role.
Where is the role based?: ChipAgents is hiring for this position in San Jose.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, EDA, Semiconductor, Technical Software.
What seniority level is this role?: ChipAgents targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Account Manager, Startups role at ChipAgents.

From the original posting

About ChipAgents

ChipAgents is revolutionizing chip design and verification with agentic-AI workflows. Founded by experts in AI and semiconductor design, we partner with top-10 semiconductor companies, hyperscale cloud providers, and cutting-edge startups. Our platform accelerates RTL development, functional verification, and simulation, unlocking new levels of productivity and design quality.

Role Overview

We are hiring an Account Manager to sell ChipAgents to semiconductor and hardware startups. Deals move fast, and you will manage many at once. You will find new customers, close them, and grow the accounts as their teams grow.

Key Responsibilities

Build pipeline with startups through outreach, events, and investor referrals
Sell to founders, CTOs, and engineering leads
Work closely with our Forward Deployed Engineers to win technical evaluations
Close deals quickly and expand accounts over time
Keep the CRM and forecast up to date and hit your number

Qualifications

3+ years of quota-carrying B2B sales, ideally in EDA, semiconductor, or technical software
A track record of closing many deals and beating quota
Ability to learn end-to-end chip design in depth, quickly
Clear communicator who is comfortable talking with engineers
BS in EE, CS, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Nice to Haves

Strong AI/ML background
Experience selling to startups
Network in the Bay Area chip startup and VC community

Location and travel

Based in San Jose, CA, with up to 50% travel.

What we offer

$170K/yr to $300K/yr base, plus uncapped commission and equity
Unlimited PTO
Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Free lunch, snacks, gym, and parking

Standard company text repeated across ChipAgents's postings is omitted here.

Account Manager, Startups