Applied Materials · 9 hours ago
Director of Product Management – AR Waveguide Displays
Santa Clara,CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $254K/yr
10+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. The Director of Product Management will lead the strategy and execution for AR waveguide display technologies, defining the product roadmap and aligning it with market and manufacturing requirements.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Define and maintain the multi-year roadmap for AR waveguide display products
Align roadmap with technology milestones, market trends, and customer requirements
Track and align manufacturing capacity build-out timelines to ensure priorities with product launches, product lifetimes and technology roadmap
Collaborate with engineering, supply chain and operations teams to optimize cost structure
Establish product cost targets and margin goals; monitor and drive adherence throughout development
Support pricing strategies and business models to maximize profitability
Aligning ROI targets for new product development and driving strategic decisions with leadership
Conduct ongoing market and competitive assessments to inform product positioning and differentiation
Identify emerging technologies and partnerships to maintain leadership in AR display innovation
Partner with engineering, design, and marketing teams to translate technical capabilities into compelling product offerings
Communicate system and end-user benefits internally and externally
Communicate product vision and priorities to executive leadership and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field; MBA preferred
10+ years in product management, with at least 5 years in AR/VR, optics, or display technologies
Proven track record of delivering complex hardware products from concept to mass production
Strong understanding of waveguide optics and AR display architectures
Expertise in cost modeling, margin analysis, and manufacturing economics
Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred
Experience with semiconductor manufacturing, nano-photonics and/or integrated optics
Experience with AI Glasses or Mixed-Reality Glasses system architectures, hardware requirements, and user experience
Familiarity with global supply chain for optical components and consumer electronics
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and drive clarity across teams
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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