Director / Senior Director of Product Marketing - Coherent DSP

About the role
This is a senior global leadership role owning the end-to-end product marketing function for next-generation coherent DSP and optical communication technologies. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will define and execute global marketing strategy, shape technical positioning, and drive demand generation across telecom, datacom, and AI infrastructure markets. The role combines deep domain expertise in coherent optics with executive-level leadership, acting as a bridge between market demand, customers, and highly technical engineering teams.

What you will do

• Define and execute the global product marketing and go-to-market strategy aligned with corporate objectives and product roadmap

• Position the company as a technology leader in coherent DSP and optical semiconductors across global markets

• Own product marketing for coherent DSP ASICs, including positioning, differentiation, competitive analysis, MRDs, and PRDs

• Translate complex technical capabilities into clear value propositions for engineers, architects, and executive buyers

• Develop high-impact technical marketing assets such as white papers, datasheets, product briefs, and executive presentations

• Represent the company externally with analysts, partners, customers, and at major industry events

• Design and lead go-to-market initiatives including launches, campaigns, digital marketing, sales enablement, and ABM

• Partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Executive leadership to ensure alignment on messaging and market needs

• Build, lead, and scale a high-performance global marketing team

• Own marketing budget planning, allocation, and ROI optimisation

Requirements

• Proven track record of successfully bringing complex semiconductor or telecom products to market in startup or high-growth environments

• Deep expertise in coherent optical systems, DSP algorithms, modulation formats, and telecom/datacom market dynamics

• Hands-on experience owning and writing MRDs and PRDs for hardware or mixed hardware-software products

• Extensive progressive leadership experience in product or technical marketing within optical communications, semiconductors, or networking

• Minimum 5+ years of direct experience with coherent optics, DSP, transceivers, or photonic integrated circuits (PICs)

• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Experience working with hyperscalers, network OEMs, or system integrators is a strong advantage

• Demonstrated people leadership, budget ownership, and cross-functional influence at senior level

• Background spanning both startups and larger enterprises is preferred

• Advanced technical education (MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field) is a plus

Benefits

• Fully remote, permanent role based in North America

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge optical communication technologies (800G, 1.6T, and beyond)

• High visibility role with direct impact on product strategy and company growth

• Close collaboration with world-class engineers and industry leaders

• Long-term growth opportunity within a well-funded, late-stage technology company

• H-1B visa sponsorship available

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe strong sales organizations are built on diverse perspectives, experiences, and leadership styles. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are valued for their expertise, ideas, and contribution and where equitable opportunities for growth and advancement are part of how we build high-performing teams.