Vice President, Communications

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.    Cerebras' current customers include top model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups.  OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras , to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.  Thanks to the groundbreaking wafer-scale architecture, Cerebras Inference offers the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation. About The Role The Vice President of Communications will lead the company’s global communications strategy, reporting directly to the CMO. This executive will oversee corporate, technology, and executive communications, ensuring a unified narrative across media, investors, employees, and key stakeholders.   This role requires a seasoned communications leader with deep experience in financial communications, including IPO readiness, earnings support, investor messaging, and engagement with financial media and analysts. The VP will serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team and play a critical role in shaping the company’s public positioning during its next phase of growth.   Responsibilities Strategic Leadership   Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy aligned with corporate objectives and growth milestones.   Partner closely with the CMO to align brand, marketing, and communications narratives.   Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on reputation, positioning, and messaging.   Corporate Communications   Lead corporate messaging, thought leadership, and media strategy.   Oversee proactive and reactive media relations, including crisis and issues management.   Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier business and technology media.   Financial Communications   Lead financial communications strategy, including IPO readiness (if applicable), earnings support, investor messaging, and regulatory communications.   Partner with Finance and Investor Relations to ensure clear, compliant, and compelling external messaging.   Manage relationships with financial media and analysts.   Support major corporate milestones including funding announcements, M&A activity, and public market communications.   Technology Communications   Translate complex technical innovations into clear, compelling narratives for external audiences.   Support product launches, technical announcements, and industry positioning.   Partner with Product, Engineering, and Developer Relations teams to ensure technical accuracy and clarity.   Executive Communications   Develop strategic messaging platforms for CEO and senior executives.   Oversee keynote development, major speeches, op-eds, and public appearances.   Shape executive presence across media, industry forums, and digital channels.   Team & Operations   Build and lead a high-performing communications team across corporate, tech, and executive functions.   Manage agency relationships where applicable.   Establish measurement frameworks to evaluate communications impact and brand health.   Skills And Qualifications    15+ years of progressive communications experience, with significant leadership responsibility.   Proven experience leading communications at a high-growth technology company.   Deep expertise in financial communications, including IPO preparation and/or public company experience.   Strong relationships across top-tier business, financial, and technology media.   Demonstrated experience advising C-suite executives.   Experience managing complex, high-stakes communications environments.   Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.   Ability to operate strategically while executing with precision and urgency.   Preferred  Experience in AI, semiconductor, enterprise technology, or infrastructure sectors.   Global communications experience.   Public company communications leadership.   Leadership Attributes   Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.   Calm and decisive under pressure.   Highly collaborative cross-functional partner.   High standards for clarity, quality, and consistency.