Foundry Partnerships Manager – Superconducting Quantum Hardware H/F

Axelera AI

About Us Axelera AI is not your regular deep-tech startup. We are creating the next-generation AI platform to support anyone who wants to help advancing humanity and improve the world around us. In just four years, we have raised a total of $370 million and have built a world-class team of 220+ employees (including 49+ PhDs with more than 40,000 citations), both remotely from 18 different countries and with offices in Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, headquartered at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, Netherlands. We have also launched our Metis™ AI Platform, which achieves a 3-5x increase in efficiency and performance, and have visibility into a strong business pipeline exceeding $100 million. Our unwavering commitment to innovation has firmly established us as a global industry pioneer. Are you up for the challenge? Position Overview You'll own Silicon Product Engineering and our Bristol validation lab end-to-end — from tapeout through NPI to volume production — and lead the teams that get us there. The NPI Engineering Manager and Lab Manager report to you; you report to the executive team and partner closely with Design, Sales, and our external manufacturing ecosystem. This is a director-level leadership role. It needs someone with the technical depth to make sound ATE, NPI and OSAT calls and earn senior engineers' respect, plus the commercial judgement to own budgets, headcount, and the day-to-day running of two technical departments as we scale across concurrent chip programs. Key responsibilities: Product engineering & strategy * The product engineering roadmap across all silicon programs, from tapeout planning to high-volume manufacturing * ATE strategy and major NPI decisions: build-vs-buy, test-coverage trade-offs, OSAT selection * Tapeout-to-production timelines — surfacing risk early and coordinating resolution across design, validation, and partners * Product qualification strategy for datacentre and automotive markets * NPI governance: phase gates, cross-functional reviews, executive reporting External partners * Strategic relationships with OSATs, ATE vendors, foundries, and test houses — selection, negotiation, production readiness * Test program transfer, ramp, and ongoing yield improvement with OSAT and foundry partners Bristol lab * Evolving the validation lab into a scalable, well-run operation; owning its budget, standards, and safety * Through the Lab Manager, overseeing silicon bring-up, characterization, and production test development * Ensuring validation capability (power, JTAG/scan, signal integrity, thermal) keeps pace with the roadmap Team * Building, leading, and mentoring a multidisciplinary team of test engineers, validation engineers, and lab technicians * Recruiting and retaining senior talent in a competitive market * Translating executive strategy into clear direction, and representing both functions to the exec team, board, and key customers What we are looking for: * A background spanning product, test, assembly, and qualification of complex SoCs — ideally including hands-on lab time and exposure to startup or high-growth environments * Deep command of ATE platforms and test program development, from early silicon to volume * Strong grasp of reliability physics and qualification methodology, including automotive and datacentre standards * Working knowledge of DFT, silicon debug/FA workflows, and test/manufacturing economics * A proven track record leading and scaling technical teams in fast-moving semiconductor environments * Senior-level OSAT/foundry/test-house management, including commercial negotiation * Director-level department ownership: budgets, headcount, resourcing * Strong executive communication — able to take complex technical topics to a board-level audience * Comfort building process and infrastructure from scratch, and making high-impact calls with incomplete information Nice to have: automotive (AEC-Q100) or datacentre qualification experience; prior time in AI hardware or a high-growth deep-tech startup. Success in the first 12 months * Next chip program brought up and qualified on schedule * Current products transitioned into qualified, cost-effective production * A clear, executive-aligned test and product engineering strategy across all active programs * A better-structured, better-equipped, better-controlled Bristol lab * Key OSAT and foundry partnerships strengthened and formalised Location * Our Bristol (UK) office in an on-site / hybrid capacity. What we offer  This is your chance to shape and be part of a dynamic, fast-growing, international organisation. We offer an attractive compensation package, including a pension plan, extensive employee insurances and the option to get company shares.    An open culture that supports creativity and continual innovation is awaiting you. Collaborative ownership and freedom with responsibility is characteristic for the way we act and work as a team.  At Axelera AI, we wholeheartedly embrace equal opportunity and hold diversity in the highest regard. Our steadfast commitment is to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment that empowers and celebrates every member of our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of AI.

Foundry

Job Overview:  As the B2B Newsletter Manager (Maternity Cover), you will be responsible for executing a strategic and data-driven approach to newsletter growth, audience engagement, and lead generation across our portfolio of technology brands. Reporting to the Audience Outreach Manager and working as part of the Audience Development department, you will partner closely with editorial, commercial, product, and marketing teams to deliver high-performing newsletters that deepen audience relationships while supporting commercial growth.  This role blends strategic planning and direction with hands-on execution and implementation, ensuring that our B2B emails directly contribute to increased subscriber growth, stronger engagement and retention, and improved lead generation outcomes. You will oversee the day-to-day management of our B2B newsletter portfolio, including promotion, production, testing, segmentation, and performance analysis, while identifying opportunities to improve existing products and launch new newsletters.  Key Responsibilities:  Newsletter Strategy  * Develop and execute data-informed newsletter strategies to grow subscriber audiences, deepen engagement, and support lead generation across multiple technology brands.  * Create and implement clear newsletter playbooks covering email promotion, subscriber marketing, audience segmentation and testing that can be applied across the portfolio.  * Monitor email marketing trends, new technologies, and competitor activity to ensure ongoing innovation and continuous improvement.  Newsletter Production and Growth  * Oversee and manage the day-to-day production and scheduling of newsletters, ensuring timely delivery, editorial accuracy, and consistent brand standards.  * Develop and implement subscriber initiatives to increase newsletter sign-ups through on-site promotion, partnerships, events, and other audience development channels.  Analytics & Performance Optimization  * Define and track key newsletter performance metrics, providing regular reports and actionable insights to improve engagement and business outcomes.  * Use email marketing platforms and analytics tools to understand subscriber behavior, identify trends, and refine content and segmentation strategies.  * Continuously test and optimise send times, content formats, and audience segments to maximize open rates, click-through rates, and conversions.  Commercial Support  * Collaborate with commercial, events, and marketing teams to integrate our newsletters with revenue initiatives and goals.  * Develop newsletter campaigns and promotional opportunities that support event registrations, and other marketing goals.  * Track and report on the contribution of newsletter initiatives to lead generation and broader commercial performance.  Subscriber Experience and List Management  * Maintain high standards of list hygiene, data quality, and compliance with relevant email marketing regulations and best practices.  * Develop and manage audience segmentation strategies to deliver relevant and personalized content experiences.  * Monitor subscriber feedback and engagement patterns to identify opportunities to improve retention, reduce churn, and strengthen audience loyalty.  Qualifications:  * 2+ years of experience in newsletter management, email marketing, audience development, or digital marketing, ideally within B2B media or the technology sector.  * Proven expertise in managing newsletter programs that drive subscriber growth, engagement, and lead generation.  * Strong understanding of email marketing best practices, including audience segmentation, A/B testing, GDPR compliance guidelines, deliverability, and list hygiene.  * Experience using email service providers and marketing automation platforms, with the ability to build, schedule, and optimize newsletter campaigns.  * Good understanding of lead generation and conversion strategies, including promoting event registrations, webinars, whitepaper downloads, and othermarketing initiatives.

Foundry

OVERVIEW We are seeking a strategic and transformational business leader to serve as Senior Vice President & General Manager, Commercial Operations for one of the world’s leading B2B technology media, marketing services, and audience intelligence organizations. This executive will have end-to-end leadership responsibility for the operational performance, customer experience, delivery excellence, and strategic evolution of Foundry’s commercial delivery organization, ensuring the company consistently delivers measurable outcomes for clients while supporting sustainable growth and profitability. Operating as the General Manager of Commercial Operations, this leader will oversee the strategy, execution, and performance of global teams spanning: * Lead Generation Operations * Advertising Operations * Marketing Services Delivery * Data Operations * Performance Analytics * Client Experience Excellence The SVP & GM will work in close partnership with the Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Product leadership, and Technology leadership to maximize revenue realization, strengthen customer outcomes, improve operating leverage, and accelerate innovation across Foundry’s commercial solutions portfolio. This role requires a leader who can blend operational excellence, commercial acumen, customer-centricity, and organizational leadership to build a world-class operating model that powers Foundry’s continued evolution as a modern media, data, and marketing services company. This is an in-office position, based in either Boston, New York, or San Francisco. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP * Serve as General Manager for the Commercial Operations organization, responsible for operational performance, customer outcomes, and long-term value creation. * Lead the strategy and execution of a global organization supporting approximately $100 million in annual revenue. * Define and execute the long-term operating roadmap across all commercial delivery functions. * Identify opportunities to expand capabilities, improve scalability, and create competitive differentiation. * Establish a modern operating model that balances growth, customer experience, profitability, and efficiency. REVENUE REALIZATION & CUSTOMER OUTCOMES * Own the successful delivery and execution of all client commitments across demand generation, content syndication, advertising, marketing services, and data-driven solutions. * Partner closely with Sales leadership to maximize revenue attainment, client retention, and account expansion opportunities. * Establish operational frameworks that ensure programs consistently deliver measurable customer outcomes. * Drive accountability for campaign quality, lead quality, client satisfaction, renewal readiness, and overall customer success. * Ensure operational excellence across all customer-facing delivery functions. COMMERCIAL STRATEGY & EXECUTIVE PARTNERSHIP * Partner with the Chief Revenue Officer to ensure commercial commitments are deliverable, scalable, profitable, and capable of producing exceptional customer outcomes. * Partner with the Chief Marketing Officer to optimize campaign effectiveness, customer engagement, audience insights, and market-facing performance. * Collaborate with Product, Technology, Data, Finance, and Customer Success leaders to align business strategy with operational execution. * Serve as the primary bridge between commercial strategy and delivery execution across the organization. DELIVERY EXCELLENCE & OPERATIONAL INNOVATION * Establish world-class operational standards, governance models, service-level expectations, and quality frameworks. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, responsiveness, quality, and profitability. * Lead transformation initiatives focused on automation, AI adoption, workflow modernization, and scalable delivery models. * Develop operational systems that enable growth without proportional increases in cost structure. * Foster a culture of innovation and accountability across the organization. DATA & INTELLIGENCE STRATEGY * Oversee Data Operations and Performance Analytics as strategic business functions. * Ensure the quality, integrity, governance, and scalability of Foundry’s audience, prospect, and intelligence assets. * Develop operational frameworks that maximize the value of first-party data, audience insights, and intent-driven capabilities. * Partner with Product and Technology teams to improve data utilization, measurement methodologies, and AI-enabled decision making. * Establish performance measurement frameworks that provide visibility into campaign effectiveness, customer outcomes, and business impact. BUSINESS LEADERSHIP & VALUE CREATION * Own the operational performance of a business supporting approximately $100 million in annual revenue. * Improve delivery economics, customer lifetime value, retention, profitability, and operational leverage. * Establish goals and metrics across customer experience, service delivery, operational efficiency, and financial performance. * Translate corporate strategy into actionable operating plans and measurable business outcomes. * Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, and resource allocation. * Identify opportunities to develop new service capabilities, operational innovations, and scalable delivery models that create long-term enterprise value. LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT * Lead and develop a high-performing global organization of approximately 150 professionals. * Build leadership succession plans and organizational capabilities that support future growth. * Recruit and develop top operational, analytical, and customer-focused talent. * Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. * Serve as a key member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team. QUALIFICATIONS * 15+ years of executive leadership experience within B2B media, marketing services, demand generation, advertising technology, SaaS, data, information services, or related industries. * Experience operating as a General Manager, SVP, COO, or senior operational leader with responsibility for large-scale commercial delivery organizations. * Proven success leading organizations with 100+ employees across multiple functions and geographies. * Demonstrated ability to scale commercial operations while improving customer outcomes and profitability. * Deep understanding of demand generation, marketing services, digital advertising, customer success, analytics, and data-driven business models. * Experience leading transformation initiatives involving automation, AI, operational modernization, or organizational redesign. * Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, operating plans, and revenue-supporting organizations. KEY COMPETENCIES * General Management & Business Leadership * Commercial Operations Strategy * Revenue Realization & Customer Outcomes * Data & Intelligence Strategy * Operational Excellence & Process Innovation * Organizational Transformation * Financial & Business Acumen * Executive Stakeholder Management * Cross-Functional Leadership * Talent Development & Organizational Effectiveness IMPACT OF THE ROLE This role will shape the future operating model of Foundry and serve as a critical driver of customer success, operational excellence, and enterprise value creation. As the executive responsible for transforming commercial opportunity into customer outcomes and realized revenue, the SVP & GM, Commercial Operations will sit at the center of Foundry’s growth strategy. By integrating delivery excellence, audience intelligence, operational innovation, performance analytics, and customer experience, this leader will create the operating foundation that enables sustainable growth, stronger client relationships, and long-term competitive advantage.   For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in applicable jurisdictions, Foundry includes a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This accounts for the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications. A reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role is $300,000 plus bonus.