Staff Technical Product Marketing Manager
DigitalOcean
Seattle, WA (Remote)
$180K/yr - $209K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level10+ years exp.
7 days ago
Staff Technical Marketing Manager
Redwood City, CA (On-site)
$175K/yr – $200K/yrFull time
Posted 3 months ago
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Job Description
We are looking for a seasoned professional at the intersection of AI, semiconductors, and technical communication. This is a dynamic, self-motivated leader who can translate complex engineering concepts into compelling value propositions. They are passionate about AI and its potential to drive innovation. They are a collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional teams and unstructured environments. Communication comes naturally to them and engaging a technical audience is effortless.
Key Responsibilities
The following are not required but are great bonuses:
Key Responsibilities
- Drive Strategic Messaging: Lead the definition and execution of technical marketing initiatives aligned with the company's vision. Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify key differentiators and inform high-level positioning for our AI products.
- Create & Deliver Technical Content: Drive the creation of deep-dive technical assets, including white papers, blog posts, webinars, and demos. Translate complex AI features into clear narratives that demonstrate technical superiority and solve specific customer pain points in the semiconductor space.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with product management, engineering, applied science, and sales teams to ensure messaging alignment. Act as a key point of contact and subject matter expert, influencing cross-functional teams to achieve go-to-market success.
- Establish & Analyze Marketing Metrics: Define and rigorously track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the reach and impact of technical marketing campaigns. Conduct data analysis to identify areas for improvement and communicate performance insights to the CPO and other stakeholders.
- Champion Technical Evangelism: Stay at the forefront of AI/ML advancements, proactively identifying opportunities to showcase Cognichip’s technical leadership. Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and within technical communities to build brand authority.
- Masters in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
- 8+ years of experience in Technical Marketing, Product Marketing, or Applications Engineering within the semiconductor or EDA space
- Strong Technical Acumen: A solid understanding of fundamental AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and the data science lifecycle. You must be able to "speak engineer" and understand the nuances of silicon design workflows.
- Proficiency in creating high-quality technical content and using data to measure the effectiveness of marketing funnels and engagement.
- Proven track record in go-to-market for cloud-based software or complex hardware-software systems.
- Deep understanding of the semiconductor ecosystem, development methodologies, and design workflows.
- A passion for storytelling and communication; ability to distill complex technical ideas into clear narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.
The following are not required but are great bonuses:
- Prior experience in physics-informed neural networks, scientific simulations, or logic-based learning.
- Hands-on experience with silicon IP products and ecosystems.
- Experience building and engaging online technical communities or managing developer relations programs.
Cognichip
Cognichip is developing the world’s first Artificial Chip Intelligence (ACI®) to reimagine chip design. Founded by experts from Amazon, Google, Apple, Aquantia, Synopsys, and KLA, the company tackles high cost and inaccessibility in chip development, enabling hardware to evolve as quickly as AI software innovation.Backed by $33 million in seed funding from Mayfield, Lux Capital, FPV, and Candou Ventures, Cognichip’s ACI® features a first-of-its-kind physics-informed foundation model, purposely built for semiconductors. ACI® accelerates innovation and broadens access to semiconductor technology by making it easier, more affordable, and accessible to a broader range of innovators.
