Director of Licensing, Cambridge

We are seeking a Director of IP Licensing to serve as a key architect of SiFive’s commercial growth. Reporting to the SVP of Product, you will sit at the intersection of Product, Sales, and Legal to drive high‑value IP transactions and define the long‑term economic strategy for our CPU portfolio. You won't just manage deals; you will own the business model that scales SiFive’s footprint globally.

• Lead the structuring of complex IP licensing deals.
• Partner with Sales, Product Management and Legal to develop bespoke commercial terms, incentive structures, and quotations that secure design wins while protecting SiFive’s long‑term interests.
• Own and evolve the multi‑year business plan for the IP business, incorporating market shifts and customer feedback to forecast revenue and identify new growth vectors.
• Innovate on pricing models, moving beyond standard licensing to address a wide range of customers in the most appropriate way.
• Analyze existing royalty streams and historical data to ensure future agreements are optimized to maximize long‑term revenue.
• Own the global “Price Book,” ensuring pricing is consistent, competitive, and clearly communicated to field teams to enable rapid, autonomous execution in the region.
• Streamline the Lead‑to‑Fulfillment workflow, ensuring commercial approvals, contractual compliance, and order fulfillment processes are frictionless across global teams.

• 10+ years of experience in commercial roles (e.g., IP licensing, business development or strategic marketing) in the semiconductor industry.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor IP licensing commercial models and terms, with previous experience drafting commercial agreements.
• Ability to understand and discuss CPU IP and SoC level requirements fluently with sales, customers and other stakeholders.
• Experience building complex revenue forecast models, strong financial acumen.
• Proven ability to see the bigger picture and drive change that impacts the overall success of the business, a strategic mindset.
• Proven track record of influencing and collaborating with multiple teams on a global scale to get things done.
• Strong communication skills.

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science), Marketing, or Business.

• Direct experience with RISC‑V or ARM architectures / CPU licensing specifically.

This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in the United Kingdom. Any offer of employment for this position is also contingent upon the company verifying that you are authorized for access to export‑controlled technology under applicable export control laws or that we can successfully obtain any necessary export license or other approvals.

SiFive is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.