Imagine being part of a team that's redefining the future of mobility—where your ideas don't just sit in a lab but power next-generation technology. At indie, we are developing cutting-edge semiconductors, photonics, and radar sensors and systems for automotive, industrial, and adjacent markets. Our innovations are at the heart of advanced intelligent sensing and user experience applications, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
If you're passionate about groundbreaking technology and want to make a real impact alongside a fast-paced team that thrives on creativity and collaboration, we'd love to have you on board!
The Manager / Sr. Manager, Field Applications based in India will serve as the primary technical interface between indie and automotive customers including OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and distributors across India, while coordinating activities across the broader APAC region. Working closely with the regional sales team, this role will drive design in wins, provide expert application support for indie's automotive portfolio, and accelerate customer adoption of innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record in applications engineering leadership and similar roles supporting reference designs and customer technical engagement. This individual is a proactive self starter who thrives in a fast paced, dynamic workplace and can effectively prioritize multiple competing priorities while making a meaningful impact across the team and organization. This role offers a significant opportunity to influence indie's growth and expand organizational impact.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high quality technical support throughout the sales cycle including technical discovery, product presentations and demonstrations, and hands on design in support for automotive semiconductor solutions including radar and ADAS SoCs, vision processors, LiDAR solutions, power management, and in cabin ICs
Partner with customers to understand system requirements, recommend optimal solutions, develop reference designs, schematics, and PCB layouts, and resolve hardware, software, and application issues across pre sales and post sales phases




Collaborate with Sales to identify and close new opportunities, support channel partners, and contribute to account planning and design win forecasting
Develop and deliver training, application notes, and technical collateral while serving as the voice of the customer to internal R&D;, marketing, and product teams
Represent indie at customer engagements, technical workshops, trade shows, and distributor events across India and build strong relationships with key stakeholders
Support product launches, validation, competitive analysis, and go to market strategies tailored to the Indian automotive market
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory developments to inform product strategy and identify new application opportunities
Track and report key performance metrics including win rates, design in success, and team productivity to support continuous improvement
Qualifications and Experience
Education
Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field, master's preferred
Experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Field Applications Engineering, Applications Engineering, or technical customer support within the semiconductor industry
Experience supporting automotive electronics such as ADAS, sensors, power management, or mixed signal SoCs strongly preferred
Technical Skills
Hands on experience with embedded software environments including SDKs, middleware, and operating systems, perception IP experience a plus
Strong knowledge of analog and mixed signal design, PCB layout, hardware debugging, and embedded systems
Experience with automotive grade components, power electronics, sensor interfaces, or high speed data protocols
Familiarity with automotive standards such as AEC Q100 and ISO ***** and trends including ADAS,



electrification, and in cabin systems
Proficiency with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers with the ability to troubleshoot and replicate customer issues
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across customers and internal stakeholders in a fast paced, matrixed environment
Other Requirements
Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally up to 30 to 40 percent
Self motivated, customer focused problem solver with strong business acumen
Fluency in English and Hindi required, additional regional languages a plus
Work Location
Primary location is Chennai / Bangalore, India.
What We Offer
Opportunity to work on cutting edge automotive technologies shaping the future of mobility
Competitive compensation, performance based incentives, and comprehensive benefits
Collaborative and innovative culture with direct impact on a high growth company
Professional development, technical training, and exposure to global teams
If you are a technically strong and customer focused engineer passionate about automotive innovation and enjoy roles that combine deep technical expertise with sales engagement, we encourage you to apply and join indie Semiconductor to help accelerate the automotive revolution in India and beyond.
indie Semiconductor and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
Concerning agencies:
indie Semiconductor does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.

📌 Manager / Sr. Manager Field Applications (Bengaluru)
🏢 Indie Semiconductor
📍 Bengaluru