Sr. Manager of Technical Marketing

Lightmatter

Mountain View, CA

Full Time

Senior

200k-300k

16 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world's first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads. Lightmatter has raised $400 million in Series D funding, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion, and is focused on accelerating data center photonics development and growth across all departments. The company is committed to (re)inventing the future of computing with light and values tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the technical voice of the product externally, driving positioning, messaging, and content that clearly communicates the value of silicon photonics solutions.
Collaborate closely with product management, engineering, and sales teams to implement product strategy and ensure alignment with customer needs and market trends.
Analyze the evolving AI data center landscape to inform product direction and ensure competitiveness in bandwidth, power efficiency, and system scalability.
Translate complex technology into compelling customer-facing content, including whitepapers, technical presentations, solution briefs, and application notes.
Lead and support product launches, ensuring clear articulation of product features and system-level benefits to both technical and business audiences.
Represent the company at industry conferences, tradeshows, and technical forums as a technology expert, thought leader, and advocate for silicon photonics.

Requirements

BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent experience.
12+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, with strong familiarity in optical and networking technologies and system architecture for data center applications.
Proven experience in product marketing or product management in semiconductors, photonics, networking, or AI infrastructure.
Strong understanding of data center architectures, AI/ML workloads, and high-performance interconnect technologies.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and executive-level audiences.
Demonstrated experience authoring detailed applications materials and whitepapers.
Experience speaking at industry forums and representing on panels.
Experience interfacing directly with customers and contributing to long-term product and business strategy.
Team management experience including building and hiring teams.

Nice to Have

Experience with silicon photonics products.
Familiarity with export control laws and compliance.

Qualifications

Educational background in Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics (BS or MS).
Extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, specifically in optical, networking, and data center technologies.

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
Retirement Savings Matching Program.
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).
Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays).
Paid Family Leave.
Short Term & Long Term Disability.
Training & Development.
Commuter Benefits.
Flexible, hybrid workplace model.
Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees).

Working at Lightmatter

Lightmatter values tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being experts in their craft. The company promotes innovation, growth, and a collaborative environment, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in recruitment, employment, and promotion practices.

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