About the company
Our client is a fast-growing software company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead go-to-market efforts for new technical products, partnering directly with founders, engineers and researchers. The work blends positioning, launch execution, funnel analysis and hands-on content production, alongside helping shape an early growth function.
What you'll do
- Take ownership of growth across a set of technical software offerings and their releases.
- Shape positioning, messaging and launch plans, then carry them out through social media, developer communities, content and partnerships.
- Create written pieces, product demos, customer stories and promotional campaigns.
- Set up dependable systems for bringing in and engaging new users, supported by end-to-end metrics and quick tests.
- Collaborate with product colleagues to improve user onboarding, engagement, retention and revenue.
- Help hire and organize the first members of the growth team and define how they work.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- At least 4 years in a growth role for technical or AI-oriented software.
- Hands-on history of bringing new products to market from scratch, not just tuning established channels.
- Real familiarity with developer audiences and today's software and AI tooling.
- Strong writing and storytelling skills for shaping clear product messages.
- Data-driven approach and comfort being accountable for growth numbers.
- Ability to get things done quickly without leaning on a big team or outside agency.
- Prior experience founding a company, building products or working side by side with engineers.
- Current US work authorization.
Bonus points
- Technical or engineering-oriented product background.
- Growth experience with software aimed at developers or product-led models.
- An established audience or network among technical and founder communities, including a large social following.
- Skill in making demo videos or launch footage.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 150,000 to 300,000 per year
- Equity
Location and work model
- Remote (US)
- Full-time
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