Director of Product Marketing bei Elevate Semiconductor

At Elevate Semiconductor, our mission is to empower semiconductor and system test customers by delivering world-class test integrated circuits (ICs) that tackle the industry's most complex automated test equipment (ATE) challenges. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations by designing the lowest power, highest density solutions to achieve the lowest possible cost of test—both today and for the future.

Elevate Semiconductor is seeking a Director of Product Marketing to drive product strategy, roadmap execution, and market growth across our IC semiconductor portfolio. This role combines technical expertise, business strategy, and customer engagement, ensuring our solutions remain differentiated and aligned with industry needs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Own the product strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with customer needs and corporate objectives.
• Formulate long-term market expansion strategies and annual business plans.
• Develop pricing strategies, product differentiation, and competitive intelligence initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with R&D, applications, and sales to deliver compelling, differentiated products.

Customer & Market Engagement

• Build and maintain long-term executive-level relationships with key customers, industry partners, and ecosystem collaborators.
• Represent Elevate at conferences, customer visits, and industry events (~20% travel).
• Translate customer feedback into actionable product requirements and business opportunities.
• Support new product introductions, including beta evaluations at customer sites.

Execution & Deliverables

• Oversee the creation of datasheets, white papers, patents, publications, and technical collateral.
• Monitor market data (sales, market share, customer satisfaction) and identify risks/opportunities.
• Guide the production of marketing content and enhance Elevate’s brand presence in the market.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team across applications engineering and marketing.

Requirements

• 10-20 years of experience in product marketing, product management, or applications engineering in the semiconductor industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field required
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) with experience in publications and patents.
• Solid working knowledge of and experience with Semiconductor design and manufacturing workflows.
• Proven track record in IC product marketing (mixed-signal ICs or Analog preferred).
• Strong background in semiconductor design necessary to evaluate product tradeoffs for performance, manufacturing cost, power, accuracy and total development cost.
• Background in strategic marketing, product introductions, and revenue forecasting.
• Demonstrated success in customer-facing roles, including executive-level relationship management.
• Experience with ecosystem partners and industry collaborations; ability to evaluate emerging technologies and integrate into product plans.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with influence across technical and business audiences.
• Proven track of record to manage and lead a team, and develop the organization

Preferences

• MBA strongly preferred. A mix of technical and business education is ideal.
• ATE experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonuses
• Free Lunch Catered in by Local Restaurants
• Private Equity Options
• Retirement Plans
• Sabbatical Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Volunteer Days
• Relocation Assistance
• Conference Attendance Support
• Biweekly Phone Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program

The salary range for this role is $170,000-$200,000.00.

Please note: While a salary range is provided, the final compensation will depend on your experience, skill set, and how well you're able to highlight your background throughout the interview process.