Director Marketing Communications

Director, Marketing Communications

Santa Clara, CA • Full-Time • Onsite

xMEMS Labs • Semiconductor / MEMS Technology

About xMEMS

xMEMS is at the heart of edge AI, redefining what’s possible in sound reproduction and thermal management with the world’s most innovative piezoMEMS platform. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, we’ve built a portfolio of 300 patents and brought the world’s first solid-state MEMS speakers and micro-cooling chips to market. Our PulseAir MEMS speakers are powering the next wave of AI wearables—from smart glasses to earbuds—while our µCooling technology is solving critical thermal challenges not only in edge AI devices like smartphones and AR glasses, but also in datacenter infrastructure including high-performance SSDs and optical transceivers. Backed by $21M in Series D funding, we’re at the intersection of silicon innovation and the global AI buildout, scaling fast and looking for exceptional people to help tell our story.

The Role

We’re looking for a Marketing Communications Director to own and elevate the xMEMS brand voice across every channel. You’ll be the strategic leader behind our corporate messaging, digital presence, media relations, and event marketing—translating deeply technical innovation into compelling narratives that resonate with OEM partners, investors, press, and the broader tech ecosystem. This is a high-visibility role with significant creative latitude and cross-functional influence.

What You’ll Do

• Corporate Messaging & Brand Strategy: Define and maintain the xMEMS brand narrative, voice, and visual identity. Ensure consistent messaging across all touchpoints—from product launches to investor communications.
• Social Media & Digital Marketing: Own the strategy and execution for LinkedIn, X/Twitter, YouTube, and emerging platforms. Build an engaged following within the semiconductor, audio, Edge AI, consumer electronics, and data center communities.
• Web & SEO: Drive the evolution of xmems.com as a best-in-class destination for partners, press, and talent. Manage SEO/SEM programs to maximize organic visibility and inbound leads.
• Graphic Design & Content: Oversee creation of high-impact collateral—product briefs, white papers, infographics, videos, and campaign assets. Partner with external agencies and freelancers as needed.
• Trade Shows & Events: Lead the planning and execution of xMEMS’s presence at marquee events like CES, MWC, Computex, SEMICON, and industry conferences. Manage booth design, speaking opportunities, and event marketing.
• Press & Media Relations: Build and maintain relationships with key tech journalists and analysts. Develop press kits, coordinate interviews, manage embargoes, and drive earned media coverage.
• Analytics & Performance: Establish KPIs for all marcomm channels. Instrument campaigns, report on results, and continuously optimize spend and creative based on data.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and scale a high-performing marcomm team. Foster a culture of creative excellence and accountability.

What You Bring

• 10 years of progressive marketing communications experience, with 3 years in a leadership role—ideally in semiconductors, consumer electronics, or deep-tech hardware.
• Proven ability to translate complex, technical subject matter into clear, compelling stories for diverse audiences across consumer and data center.
• Track record of building and executing integrated campaigns across digital, social, PR, events, and content.
• Strong working knowledge of SEO/SEM, marketing automation, analytics platforms, and CMS tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; portfolio of published work or campaigns a plus.
• Experience managing agencies, freelancers, and cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Why xMEMS?

• Category-defining technology: You’ll market products that don’t exist anywhere else—silicon MEMS speakers and micro-cooling that are reshaping how the world experiences sound and manages heat in next-gen devices.
• High impact, high visibility: Work directly with executive leadership and be the voice behind a brand that’s earning attention from tier-1 media to major OEMs worldwide.
• Growth-stage momentum: Join a well-funded, scaling company with 300 patents, partnerships across 3 continents, and products moving into mass production.
• Collaborative, engineering-driven culture: A tight-knit team where marketing sits at the table with R&D, product, and business development from day one.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about bringing breakthrough technology to the world and thrive at the intersection of storytelling and strategy, we want to hear from you. Apply directly on LinkedIn or send your resume and a brief note about why you’re excited about xMEMS.