The Role
Lumotive is pioneering the era of programmable optics—where light is controlled as intelligently and flexibly as software.
At the heart of this transformation is a once-in-a-generation innovation: a flat CMOS-based “general purpose optic.” Lumotive’s Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) beam forming chips can be programmed to function as a beam steering mirror, a lens, mirror, a beam splitter—or any optical function—replacing bulky and mechanical optical components with a fully digital, reconfigurable semiconductor . This breakthrough lays the foundation for a massive shift in multiple technologies—from 3D sensing and imaging to optical networking, free space optical communication, and beyond. Like the shift from analog to digital in electronics, programmable optics will reshape industries from robotics, self-driving cars, AI, defense, and healthcare.
Lumotive’s first commercial application is in LiDAR, where its software-defined beam steering chips are already enabling compact, high-performance, solid-state sensors. These sensors are being deployed today in smart infrastructure, robotics, and mobility systems through leading module makers and solution integrators.
With more than 200 patents and growing commercial traction, Lumotive is delivering the world’s first digital platform for light—and redefining what’s possible in the optical age.
Job Description:
Lumotive is looking for a Director of Product Marketing to drive market intelligence, product positioning, and go-to-market strategies for our core LiDAR and optical semiconductor technologies. This is a mid-level leadership role responsible for gathering and synthesizing market intelligence, defining product-market fit, and creating high-impact technical content that positions Lumotive as a leader in the 3D sensing industry. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader with a deep understanding of emerging technologies and markets, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced startup environment.
Responsibilities:
- Research and analyze potential market segments and applications for Lumotive’s core technologies.
- Identify key players, customers, partners, competing technologies, and market requirements (technical, business, and qualification).
- Provide data-driven recommendations to senior management, influencing company strategy, product development, and go-to-market plans.
- Develop a holistic view of the ecosystem and drive insights to align product direction with market needs.
- Deeply understand Lumotive’s technology and craft compelling technical narratives that effectively communicate its value proposition.
- Generate high-quality marketing collateral, technical presentations, whitepapers, and product briefs tailored for various market segments and applications.
- Ensure all external-facing content, messaging, and collateral remain fresh, clear, and impactful to drive customer engagement.
- Translate market intelligence into Market Requirement Documents (MRDs) that inform engineering and product development.
- Work closely with semiconductor engineering, systems engineering, and customer engineering teams to define technical roadmaps, milestones, and launch timelines.
- Align market pricing expectations with product cost structures and business objectives.
- Act as a key interface between engineering, business development, and customers, ensuring smooth communication and execution.
- Align semiconductor engineering, systems engineering, and customer support teams to synchronize development efforts.
- Support customer and partner engagements to ensure successful product adoption and business growth.
- Maintain close relationships with existing and potential customers, understanding their needs and aligning them with Lumotive’s offerings.
- Be customer-facing, representing Lumotive at trade shows, partner events, and customer meetings.
- Travel 25-30% of the time for business engagements and industry events.
Qualifications:
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical solutions in a clear, simple, and compelling way.
- 10+ years of experience in product marketing, product management, or technical leadership roles in a technology startup or high-growth company.
- Advanced degree in engineering (e.g., electrical engineering, optics, photonics, or a related field).
- Experience in emerging technologies, deep-tech startups, or complex hardware/software solutions (LiDAR, optics, semiconductors, or 3D sensing is a plus).
- Track record of market research, defining product-market fit, and influencing engineering roadmaps.
- Strong ability to synthesize complex market information into actionable insights for executive leadership.
- Hands-on, dynamic, and adaptable mindset, comfortable wearing multiple hats in a startup environment.
- Highly organized with a keen eye for detail in messaging, content quality, and technical presentations.
Benefits include but not limited to:
Canada Life
Vacation / PTO plus 14 paid company holidays
Stock Options
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The Company
What We Do
Lumotive’s transformative optical semiconductors are enabling “Lidar 2.0” for consumer electronics, industrial automation, robotics, and automotive applications. The company’s Meta-Lidar™ Reference Platform utilizes revolutionary beam-steering technology based on patented Light Control Metasurfaces™ and implemented in standard semiconductor manufacturing processes to deliver an unprecedented combination of best-in-class performance, cost, reliability and size. Lumotive’s LCMs enable the industry’s first software-defined lidar with advanced perception capabilities. Lumotive’s Meta-Lidar™ Platform was recently recognized with two CES 2022 Innovation awards, a 2022 SPIE Prism Award, a Business Intelligence Group Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award, and a prestigious Edison Award. Investors include Bill Gates, Samsung Ventures, Quan Funds and MetaVC Partners.
