Ecosystem Events & Field Marketing Specialist (12-Month Contractor) San Jose

Ecosystem Events & Field Marketing Specialist (12-Month Contractor) San Jose Company Description Micas Networks is a leading open networking company focused on accelerating data delivery. Catering to the needs of enterprise and cloud data centers as well as hyperscalers, the company’s full portfolio of open networking products including whitebox – bare metal switches, supports various operating systems, including SONiC. Micas also offers comprehensive data center networking switch development services and custom options, leveraging R&D, engineering, and supply chain management expertise along with high-quality and capacity manufacturing capabilities. Micas is set to transform the next-generation AI networking. Our mission is to accelerate our customers' adoption of disaggregated, AI enabling networks. We are committed to innovation, putting our customers first, and operational excellence. We leverage world class ecosystem partnerships and open-source software to deliver solutions that are both leading-edge and cost-effective. Job Description Micas Networks is seeking a highly organized Ecosystem Events & Field Marketing Specialist (Contractor) to support event execution and ecosystem marketing activities that drive visibility and customer engagement. This role will play a part in coordinating industry conferences, partner events, roadshows, webinars, customer workshops, and ecosystem GTM activities across OEM, SI, channel, and technology partners. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and has experience coordinating event logistics and field marketing execution. This position will work closely with Business Development and partners to maximize Micas' presence at strategic industry events and ensure successful execution of field marketing initiatives. This is a 12-month contractor position reporting to the Business Development leadership team. Key Responsibilities Industry Event & Conference Execution . Coordinate planning and execution of strategic industry events including OCP Global Summit, SC Conference, Computex, AMD AI Day, partner workshops, customer roadshows, webinars, and executive events. Manage event logistics including booth planning, timelines, vendors, agencies, registrations, travel coordination, promotional materials, shipping, and onsite support. Track project schedules, deliverables, budgets, and post-event follow‑up activities to ensure successful execution and measurable business impact. Partner Field Marketing Support . Support joint field marketing activities with ecosystem partners including OEMs, technology partners, channel partners, and strategic alliances. Coordinate webinars, workshops, customer meetings, ecosystem campaigns, and partner GTM activities supporting AI infrastructure and networking solutions. Lead Capture & Campaign Coordination . Support lead generation and campaign tracking activities associated with partner events and ecosystem marketing initiatives. Coordinate with Salesforce and GTM operations teams to ensure proper lead capture, campaign attribution, follow‑up workflows, and pipeline visibility. Help track event ROI, customer engagement metrics, and ecosystem marketing effectiveness. Cross-Functional Coordination . Work closely with Business Development, Sales, Product Management, Marketing, and executive leadership teams to support strategic ecosystem initiatives and event execution. Coordinate with vendors, agencies, partners, and contractors to ensure timely delivery of event materials, promotional assets, and campaign activities. Assist with executive presentations, customer engagements, and strategic partner meetings supporting Micas' ecosystem growth initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field, with 3–7 years of experience in event marketing, field marketing, partner marketing, or ecosystem marketing within the technology industry. Experience coordinating industry conferences, partner events, webinars, and field marketing initiatives is highly preferred. Familiarity with AI infrastructure, networking, cloud, semiconductor, or data center ecosystems is a plus. Experience working with external agencies, vendors, ecosystem partners, and cross‑functional teams is highly desirable. What Success Looks Like Successfully execute 6–10 strategic ecosystem events annually. Deliver events on schedule and within budget while maintaining a high‑quality customer and partner experience. Ensure 100% of event-generated leads are properly captured and routed for follow‑up. Improve Micas brand visibility and ecosystem engagement through professional event execution. Support measurable pipeline generation from field marketing and ecosystem activities. This role offers the opportunity to help shape the future of AI networking and open infrastructure while working closely with leading ecosystem partners across the AI industry. The position provides a fast‑growing, entrepreneurial environment with high visibility and direct business impact, along with exposure to cutting‑edge technologies including AI fabrics, SONiC, and co‑packaged optics (CPO). The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to directly influence strategic partnerships, customer engagements, and go‑to‑market execution. #J-18808-Ljbffr