Marketing Communication Lead

Subsense Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering neurotechnology company in Palo Alto seeks a Marketing Lead to define and execute a global marketing strategy for brain-computer interfaces. The successful candidate will translate complex technologies into clear narratives, own brand storytelling, and lead a dynamic marketing team. This role requires exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to build brands for groundbreaking technologies. The position promises a challenging yet rewarding environment where innovation meets high-impact marketing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing leadership, ideally in deep tech or robotics.
• Strong ability to market technologies without existing playbooks.
• Experience in high-growth environments with ownership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a bold marketing strategy for the BCI sector.
• Translate complex neurotechnology into compelling narratives.
• Own the brand voice and storytelling across all channels.
• Monitor industry trends and competitors to maintain market leadership.
• Build and lead a world-class marketing team as the company scales.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Storytelling

Brand building

Job description

About Subsense

Subsense is a deep‑tech company developing the world’s first non‑surgical, bidirectional brain‑computer interface powered by plasmonic and magnetoelectric nanoparticles. Our mission is to unlock direct communication between the human brain and AI – starting with medical applications such as stroke recovery and moving toward cognitive enhancement for healthy users. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Subsense brings together leading scientists and engineers to redefine the future of human‑machine interaction.

Help us make breakthrough neuro‑nanotechnology impossible to ignore — and establish the world’s leading Brain‑Computer Interface company.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Marketing Lead who doesn’t just promote a product — but helps define an entire industry. This is not a “run campaigns and post on social media” role. This is a front‑line leadership position at a company building one of the most ambitious Brain‑Computer Interface technologies in the world. Your mission is simple — and incredibly hard: make our company impossible to ignore. You will be responsible for turning deep, complex neurotechnology into a global narrative, shaping how the world understands Brain‑Computer Interfaces, and positioning us as the undisputed leader of the field.

Subsense is building a category‑defining Brain‑Computer Interface — and we’re looking for a Marketing Lead who will make sure the world knows it.

In this role, you will own how our company is seen, talked about, and remembered. Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining and executing a bold, end‑to‑end marketing strategy that positions Subsense as a global leader in Brain‑Computer Interfaces
• Translating deep, complex neurotechnology into a clear, powerful narrative that resonates with media, partners, investors, and the broader tech and medical ecosystem
• Owning our brand voice, positioning, and storytelling across all channels – digital, media, social, events, and thought leadership
• Working closely with founders, scientists, product, and business teams to align breakthrough technology with breakthrough visibility
• Shaping how the BCI market talks about itself by setting the category narrative, not following it
• Monitoring industry trends, competitors, and emerging players to keep Subsense ahead of the curve – always
• Building relationships with external partners, agencies, and media to amplify our presence and impact
• Owning the marketing budget, measuring impact, and focusing on signal over noise
• Building and leading a world‑class marketing team as the company scales

What You’ll Bring

• We’re not looking for someone who “does marketing.” We’re looking for someone who builds leadership, momentum, and reputation. You bring:
• Proven experience in marketing leadership, ideally in deep tech, robotics, or other complex, science‑driven industries
• A strong ability to market technologies that don’t yet have a playbook
• Experience building and scaling brands for breakthrough or frontier technologies
• The ability to turn highly technical concepts into compelling, confident, world‑class stories
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills – you can speak to scientists, executives, investors, and media with equal credibility
• Experience working in early‑stage or high‑growth environments, where speed, ambiguity, and ownership are the norm
• Strategic thinking combined with a hands‑on, builder mindset
• Comfort with high‑risk, high‑reward challenges and a desire to play at the frontier
• Fluent spoken and written English

Subsense is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.