Description Marketing Director - High-Speed Optical Communications Location: Dallas, TX (or flexible for the right candidate)
Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Compensation: Competitive base + stock incentives
About the CompanyOur client is a rapidly growing manufacturer specializing in
high-speed optical communication hardware used in:
- Data centers
- 5G networks
- AI/HPC infrastructure
- ISP and telecom environments
With strong global backing and an ambitious growth plan, the company is scaling quickly in the U.S. market and building its marketing function from the ground up.
About the RoleWe're seeking a
Marketing Director with deep experience in the
optical communications, optical modules, or data center hardware space. This leader will build and own the U.S. marketing strategy from
zero to one, shaping brand presence, GTM initiatives, product marketing, and demand generation for a growing hardware portfolio.
This is an opportunity to play a foundational role in a U.S. expansion-ideal for someone who thrives in entrepreneurial environments and can build processes, messaging, and strategy from scratch.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute end-to-end marketing strategy for the U.S. and global markets.
- Build brand positioning, product messaging, and competitive differentiation.
- Lead integrated marketing initiatives including product launches, digital campaigns, events, PR, and content strategy.
- Partner closely with executive leadership, engineering, and sales to drive alignment across GTM efforts.
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, emerging technologies, and growth opportunities across data center, telecom, and AI/HPC markets.
- Establish foundational marketing infrastructure, including Martech stack, processes, and analytics.
- Support global collaboration with teams based in Asia; Mandarin Chinese proficiency is strongly preferred.
Requirements Qualifications- 10+ years of marketing experience within optical modules, optical transceivers, data center hardware, telecom equipment, or a closely related industry.
- Proven ability to build a marketing function from scratch (startup or zero-to-one experience highly valued).
- Strong understanding of high-speed optical communication technologies and market landscape.
- Demonstrated success in product marketing, GTM strategy, and growth-focused initiatives.
- Experience partnering with cross-functional teams in engineering-driven organizations.
- Mandarin Chinese fluency preferred (to support global coordination).
- Entrepreneurial mindset, strategic thinking, and willingness to be hands-on.
What's Offered- High-impact leadership role shaping a U.S. market presence.
- Competitive compensation package with equity/stock incentives.
- Opportunity to join a rapidly growing global company at a pivotal stage.
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