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Sr. Staff Field Applications Engineer

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading-edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world ---come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference.

Job Description

This person will join the MPS Strategic Partnerships & Reference Design team based in San Jose. Serving as a seasoned technical professional with a deep understanding of complex Multi-Phase, High-Power, designs. Key responsibilities include engaging with strategic SoC, CPU, FPGA, Switch, and ASIC customers to secure design wins incorporating MPS products. The Sr. Staff FAE is also responsible for defining and sharing current and emerging customer technical needs, and industry trends to improve tactical and strategic product positioning.

Essential Functions

  • Contribute to MPS success through strategic customer engagements and winning key reference designs.
  • Develop a solid technical understanding of MPS products.
  • Provide deep technical support to customers to meet or improve upon customer’s requirements with MPS products, specifically multiphase, high current DC/DC.
  • Bring expertise in complex Mulit-Phase designs, and coach and support other team members in this area.
  • Provide thorough customer design support including schematic and PCB layout review.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities to grow MPS businesses.
  • Support customers across worldwide geographic locations.
  • Gather potential market moves and competitors’ activities to further develop MPS go-to-market and product strategy.
  • Ability to travel ~15%.
  • In office minimum three days per week.

Qualifications

  • BSEE/MSEE with 10 years power management and analog systems experience.
  • Hands on experience with point-of-load DC-DC power conversion.
  • Experience with multiphase, Intel and/or AMD VR requirements and specifications preferred.
  • Ability to interface directly with customers and solve customer problems.
  • Ability to work independently with strong analytical skills, self-motivated and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Coach newer and less experienced team members.
  • Ability to communicate at all levels written and oral.
  • Oral /written proficiency in English.
  • Willing to drive to local customers and spend time in lab as needed.

Location:

San Jose, CA

MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) with a company match, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), up to 11 company paid holidays, and 15- 20 days of paid time off depending on your tenure, generous discretionary company bonuses, and life and disability protection. Employees in sales positions may be eligible for our sales incentive bonuses. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. For more information on MPS’ benefits please view our company website at www.monolithicpower.com.

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The base salary range for this position in California is $160,000 - $210,000.

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Salary : $160,000 - $210,000

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