Senior Manager / Director of Field Marketing

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Clockwork.io – A Software-Driven Revolution in AI Networking

Clockwork Systems was founded by Stanford researchers and veteran systems engineers who share a vision for redefining the foundations of distributed computing. As AI workloads grow increasingly complex, traditional infrastructure struggles to meet the demands of performance, reliability, and precise coordination. Clockwork is pioneering a software-driven approach to AI networking, delivering deterministic time, ultra-low latency, and seamless scalability for modern distributed systems.

To learn more, visit www.clockwork.io.

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on, strategic, and execution-driven Senior Manager or Director of Field Marketing to lead Clockwork's physical and virtual event marketing programs — from concept to completion.

This role requires a self-starter who leads by doing, but also a collaborative team player who thrives in partnership. You'll report directly to our Head of Marketing, working closely with her and collaborating across Sales, Growth, and Executive teams to create world-class, revenue-driving event experiences that elevate our brand and accelerate growth.

You'll balance creativity with operational rigor, and strategic vision with executional excellence — equally comfortable mapping multi-month campaign plans or producing high-quality events on tight timelines. You'll bring the agility of a startup builder and the process maturity of a scaling leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Clockwork's field marketing strategy across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats — including tradeshows, conferences, partner events, and executive experiences.
• Plan and deliver high-impact events that drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and measurable pipeline growth.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Marketing, Sales, and Executives to align event strategy with GTM priorities and revenue objectives.
• Be hands-on and proactive — from vendor management and logistics to booth design, campaign coordination, and on-site execution.
• Develop scalable event frameworks and playbooks to support Clockwork's expansion into new markets and global audiences.
• Design audience acquisition strategies to attract high-value prospects and customers to both physical and virtual experiences.
• Track, analyze, and report event performance, including lead quality, engagement metrics, and ROI.
• Manage budgets effectively, ensuring every dollar spent maximizes impact and brand excellence.
• Champion collaboration and communication, keeping internal stakeholders informed, aligned, and inspired.

Who You Are

• 7+ years of experience in field marketing within B2B technology — ideally combining early-stage startup experience with exposure to a scaled or public company environment.
• Proven success scaling growth and executing high-performing event programs for recognized technology brands.
• Deep expertise across virtual, hybrid, and in-person event management, from trade shows to executive roundtables.
• Strong understanding of demand , audience engagement, and event ROI measurement.
• A self-starter who can operate independently with little direction, but also thrives as a collaborative team player who values alignment and communication.
• Highly organized and adaptable — equally skilled in fast-turn activations and long-term, strategic event planning.
• Strong brand sensibility — knows how to deliver premium, high-impact experiences while operating efficiently.
• Willing to work onsite in Palo Alto, CA (2–3 days per week) and travel domestically ~4-5 times per year.

Bonus Points

• Experience in Artificial Intelligence, infrastructure, or open-source ecosystems.
• Familiarity with developer and technical audiences.
• Background in enterprise SaaS or growth-stage technology companies.

Why Join Us

At Clockwork.io, you're not just joining a company — you're joining a rocket ship.

We're in hypergrowth mode, acquiring brand-name customers and partners around the world, fueled by a proven leadership team that's taken startups from inception to public company scale. Our CEO is known for building exceptional cultures and creating category-defining companies, and we're doing it again — this time in the explosive, high-growth category of AI infrastructure.

Our founders are world-class Stanford professors and researchers, and ex-founders of VMware whose original, groundbreaking research inspired the company's foundation. Their technology contributions are widely respected across hyperscalers and industry leaders, and they have a track record of building prior technology that is already widely deployed in global data centers. Clockwork is the next chapter of that innovation — a company where deep technology meets massive market opportunity.

This is your chance to build something extraordinary — joining a world-class team that's inventing the future of AI infrastructure and scaling a brand that's already capturing global attention.

Enjoy

• Challenging projects.
• Competitive compensation.
• A great benefits package.
• A friendly and inclusive workplace culture.
• Catered lunches.
• Working in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Clockwork Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building world-class teams by welcoming bright, passionate individuals from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , color, ancestry, , , , , gender or expression, , , or protected veteran status. We believe drives innovation, and we grow stronger together.