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[Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] Samsung Electronics is ramping up its foundry sales operations in the United States through its semiconductor subsidiary Samsung Semiconductor Inc. (SSI), aiming to attract major U.S. Big Tech clients. The move comes as part of the company's broader strategy to strengthen its position in the global semiconductor foundry market.
According to industry sources on June 23, Samsung SSI is currently recruiting experienced professionals for foundry-related roles, including Director and Manager positions in sales and business development, as well as a Senior Manager responsible for quality assurance. The recruitment is part of Samsung’s ongoing expansion of its U.S.-based foundry team.
The company is offering base salaries of up to $319,800 for Directors and $289,050 for Senior Managers, with performance-based bonuses potentially bringing total compensation to over $400,000 annually. Even after accounting for California’s high tax rates (up to 50.3%), these salaries significantly exceed those of similar positions at Samsung’s Korean headquarters.
Samsung’s intensified hiring efforts follow the appointment of TSMC veteran Margaret Han as Vice President of U.S. Foundry Operations in March. Her arrival was part of a broader initiative launched after Jinman Han took over as head of Samsung’s Foundry Business Division late last year. The company is now focused on attracting key U.S. fabless customers such as NVIDIA and Qualcomm to adopt Samsung’s advanced process nodes.
This push coincides with growing demand for Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), driven by leading U.S. fabless companies like Broadcom and Marvell amid the global AI boom. According to Market Research Future, the global ASIC market is projected to grow from $23.1 billion in 2024 to $47.8 billion by 2034.
Samsung is also preparing to begin operations at its Taylor, Texas foundry, currently under construction and expected to come online between late 2026 and early 2027.
Samsung aims to secure new clients in advance to ensure a strong pipeline for this strategic facility, which plays a critical role in its effort to close the gap with market leader TSMC.
Alphabiz Reporter Kim Jisun(stockmk2020@alphabiz.co.kr)
