Sr. Director Product Strategy – Telecom DSP

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.