# Director Strategic Alliances-Silicon: San Jose at Cisco

- Company: Cisco
- What the company does: Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations. Backed by Sequoia and Menlo.
- Company website: https://www.cisco.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Jose, California, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-02
- Apply by: 2026-12-17
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/San-Jose-California-US/Director-Strategic-Alliances-Bay-Area--Seattle-or-San-Diego_2020595?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-director-strategic-alliances-san-jose/

## About the role

You will operate as a key strategic bridge to our Alliance Partners, to understand their priorities and capabilities and align them with Cisco’s alliance strategy. You will work with teams across Cisco including product leaders, sales leaders, CTOs, systems architects and marketing professionals to ensure that our global go-to-market and technical integration efforts are synchronized to drive mutual growth. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree (or related work experience) with 10+ years of experience in semiconductor strategy and/or partner management within global silicon for cloud or networking ecosystems
- Experience structuring and managing semiconductor partnerships, including ecosystem governance and cross-company technical alignment with chipset and systems vendors
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and aligning global stakeholders and senior executives without direct line authority


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-director-strategic-alliances-san-jose/