Director of Technical Product Marketing (Semiconductor/Hardware)
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Act as the primary technical interface to customers, leading deep discussions, presentations, and design reviews while translating complex system-level requirements into actionable product insights. Partner with Design, Test, and Applications teams to drive technical alignment, support product bring up, characterization, and qualification, and troubleshoot issues during integration and debug phases. Develop and deliver technical training, create high-quality collateral such as whitepapers and application notes, and collaborate with Sales to drive design wins through strong technical engagement. Serve as the focal point for customer feedback, ensuring accurate communication back to engineering teams. This role requires a Director-level candidate with 12+ years in semiconductor product definition and hands-on experience in ATE systems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred
- Experience with semiconductor test, ATE, or related systems
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