Director of Technical Product Marketing (Semiconductor/Hardware)

Elevate Semiconductor•San Diego, CA

16h

About The Position

At Elevate Semiconductor, we empower semiconductor and system test customers by creating world class ICs that tackle the industry’s most complex automated test equipment challenges. Our innovative team designs the lowest power, highest density solutions to reduce cost of test while pushing performance forward. We are seeking a highly technical Director of Technical Marketing to serve as a key interface between customers, engineering, and product teams. This is not a traditional marketing role. This individual will translate complex technical problems into clear product direction, positioning, and customer solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred
12+ years of experience in semiconductor product definition, applications, or highly technical marketing roles
Strong technical foundation in semiconductor devices and system-level behavior
Demonstrated ability to engage in detailed technical discussions with engineers and customers, including debugging, performance analysis, and tradeoff discussions
Experience working directly with OEM customers on complex technical integrations
Hands on experience with product bring up, characterization, qualification, or system-level validation
Experience developing technical presentations, training materials, or documentation
Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, test, and applications teams
Experience supporting global customers or cross-geographical teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with semiconductor test, ATE, or related systems

Responsibilities

Act as a primary technical interface to customers, supporting both pre sales and post sales engagements
Lead deep technical discussions, presentations, and design reviews with customers and internal teams
Work closely with customers to understand system level requirements and technical challenges, translating Voice of Customer into actionable product insights
Partner with Design, Test, and Applications teams to drive technical alignment between customer needs and product execution
Support product bring up, characterization, qualification, and benchmarking activities
Troubleshoot customer issues and provide hands on technical guidance during integration, evaluation, and debug
Develop and deliver technical training to internal teams, customers, and partners
Create high quality technical collateral including presentations, application notes, and whitepapers
Collaborate with Sales to support customer opportunities and drive design wins through strong technical engagement
Act as a focal point for customer feedback, ensuring accurate and detailed communication back to engineering teams