Senior Marketing Communications Leader

Senior Marketing Communications Leader Location: Menlo Park, CA About AttoTude AttoTude is a venture-backed technology startup developing innovative high-speed interconnect solutions for next-generation data centers and AI infrastructure. Our technology combines advanced semiconductor design with proprietary dielectric waveguide technology to address the growing demand for higher bandwidth, improved power efficiency, and longer interconnect reach. We work with leading technology companies, semiconductor manufacturers, and industry partners to bring our solutions from development to commercialization. Position Summary AttoTude is seeking an experienced, creative, and results-oriented Director of Marketing Communications to lead the company's marketing communications strategy, brand development, and external communications activities. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive marketing communications strategy that strengthens AttoTude's brand, increases industry awareness of its technology, and supports the company's business development and commercialization objectives. The successful candidate will lead a small team of marketing professionals while remaining actively involved in the development and execution of key marketing initiatives. The role requires a combination of strategic thinking, strong communication skills, technical curiosity, and hands-on execution. The ideal candidate has significant experience in B2B technology marketing, a demonstrated ability to translate complex technologies into compelling market narratives, and a track record of leading marketing communications programs and teams. This individual should be comfortable working closely with executive leadership, engineering, product development, and business development teams in a fast-paced startup environment. Key Responsibilities Marketing Strategy and Brand Development • Develop, lead, and execute AttoTude's marketing communications strategy, aligned with the company's business objectives, technology roadmap, and commercialization plans. • Establish and maintain a clear and differentiated market positioning for AttoTude and its technologies. • Develop compelling messaging that communicates AttoTude's technology, competitive differentiation, and value proposition to customers, partners, investors, and industry stakeholders. • Build and strengthen AttoTude's corporate brand and ensure consistency across all communications channels and marketing materials. • Develop annual marketing communications plans, priorities, and budgets, and establish metrics to evaluate effectiveness. • Advise executive leadership on marketing communications strategy, industry visibility, and corporate messaging. Content Development and Digital Marketing • Lead the development of high-quality marketing content, including corporate presentations, product overviews, brochures, white papers, technical articles, press releases, and digital communications. • Oversee AttoTude's website strategy, content development, and ongoing maintenance. • Develop and execute the company's digital communications and social media strategy, with particular emphasis on LinkedIn and other channels relevant to the semiconductor and data center industries. • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate complex technical information into clear, accurate, and compelling communications for technical and business audiences. • Oversee the creation of visual content, graphics, videos, and other marketing assets. • Ensure that all external communications accurately reflect AttoTude's technology, capabilities, and product development status. Public Relations and Industry Visibility • Develop and execute public relations strategies to increase AttoTude's visibility and credibility within the semiconductor, networking, data center, and AI infrastructure industries. • Build and maintain relationships with relevant industry publications, journalists, analysts, and other external stakeholders. • Lead communications associated with technology demonstrations, product announcements, strategic partnerships, financing milestones, and other significant company developments. • Identify and pursue opportunities for executive speaking engagements, industry presentations, thought leadership, and media coverage. • Support executive leadership in preparing external presentations, interviews, announcements, and other corporate communications. • Coordinate with business development and product teams to ensure that marketing activities reinforce AttoTude's commercial objectives. Events and Industry Engagement • Develop and manage AttoTude's participation in industry conferences, trade shows, technical forums, and other relevant events. • Oversee event planning, messaging, promotional materials, booth design, and coordination with internal teams and external vendors. • Identify high-impact opportunities to showcase AttoTude's technology and engage with prospective customers and partners. • Support customer events, partner meetings, technical workshops, and company-hosted activities. • Evaluate the effectiveness of events and marketing programs and recommend improvements. Team Leadership and Marketing Operations • Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of marketing professionals responsible for content development, digital marketing, events, and other communications activities. • Establish clear objectives, priorities, responsibilities, and performance expectations for team members. • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and execution-oriented marketing organization. • Balance strategic leadership with direct involvement in critical marketing projects and deliverables. • Manage external agencies, consultants, graphic designers, website developers, and other marketing service providers. • Develop and manage marketing communications budgets, project schedules, and resource allocation. • Establish scalable marketing processes, tools, and workflows to support the company's growth. • Collaborate closely with executive leadership, engineering, product development, business development, and other functions to ensure alignment across marketing activities. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Engineering, or a related field. • 10 or more years of progressive experience in marketing communications, preferably within B2B technology companies. • Demonstrated experience developing and executing marketing communications strategies, including brand positioning, content marketing, public relations, and digital communications. • Experience managing, mentoring, and developing marketing professionals, including leading small teams. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively. • Strong experience developing corporate messaging, presentations, technical marketing materials, and executive communications. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple marketing programs, budgets, vendors, and competing priorities. • Experience working collaboratively with senior executives, technical teams, and business development organizations. • Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills. • Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of marketing initiatives from strategy through execution. • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving priorities. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in semiconductor, networking, data center infrastructure, AI infrastructure, or other advanced technology industries. • Experience marketing complex technical products or emerging technologies to sophisticated business and technical audiences. • Experience in a venture-backed startup or high-growth technology company. • Established relationships with technology media, industry publications, analysts, or relevant industry organizations. • Experience developing communications strategies around new technology introductions, product launches, and commercialization milestones. • Familiarity with relevant industry conferences and trade shows. • Experience managing digital marketing platforms, content management systems, and marketing analytics tools. • Experience building or expanding a marketing communications function within a growing organization. Skills and Attributes • Strategic and commercially minded: Understands how marketing communications supports company positioning, customer engagement, and business growth. • Exceptional communicator: Able to develop compelling narratives and translate complex technical information into clear messages for diverse audiences. • Hands-on leader: Comfortable setting strategy, leading a team, and personally contributing to important deliverables. • Independent and accountable: Takes initiative, makes sound decisions, and drives projects to completion with limited supervision. • Collaborative: Builds strong working relationships across engineering, business development, executive leadership, and external partners. • Creative and resourceful: Finds effective ways to achieve marketing objectives with the resources available. • Organized and results-oriented: Establishes priorities, manages competing demands, and measures the impact of marketing initiatives. • Adaptable: Thrives in a dynamic startup environment and can adjust strategies as technologies, markets, and business priorities evolve. Annual Salary Range $150,000—$250,000 USD