Marketing Director – AI Connectivity Optics

Location: North America – Permanent Remote

Reports To: CEO

Work Type: Permanent, Senior Leadership

Experience Required: 8 – 20 Years (10+ in marketing leadership; 5+ in coherent optics/DSP)

Compensation: USD 225,000 – 250,000

Role Overview
The Director/Sr. Director of Product Marketing owns the global marketing function for a pioneering coherent DSP company in optical communications (800G, 1.6T+), driving strategy from positioning to demand generation. This leadership role combines deep technical expertise in coherent optics with proven execution to accelerate growth in telecom/datacom/semiconductor markets.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Product Marketing

Define/execute global marketing strategy aligned with corporate goals and product roadmap.

Lead Coherent DSP ASIC product marketing: competitive analysis, value prop, differentiation, MRD/PRD development.

Create technical collateral (whitepapers, datasheets, briefs, presentations) for optical engineers/system architects/CTO buyers.

Engage analysts, speak at industry events to build thought leadership.

Demand Generation & GTM

Design/implement go-to-market strategies: product launches, campaigns, digital outreach, sales enablement.

Oversee lead generation (PR, SEO/SEM, events, partner marketing, ABM).

Collaborate with Sales/Engineering/Operations for messaging alignment and pipeline acceleration.

Leadership & Operations

Build/lead high-performance marketing team.

Manage marketing budget and resource allocation for maximum ROI.

Cross-functional alignment with Management, Sales, Operations, Engineering.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

10+ years progressive marketing leadership in optical communications, semiconductors, or networking.

5+ years specifically in coherent optics, DSP algorithms, modulation formats, transceivers/PICs.

Proven track record launching technical semiconductor/telecom solutions in startups/high-growth companies.

Deep understanding of coherent optical systems and market dynamics (telecom/datacom).

Experience owning MRDs/PRDs and translating complex tech into compelling narratives.

Excellent communication for technical/audience audiences.

Preferred:

Experience with hyperscalers, network OEMs, system integrators.

Team/budget management; startup + enterprise exposure.

Led through funding/M&A/IPOs.

Qualifications

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field preferred.

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