Marketing & Events Lead

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a founding marketing hire at a fast-growing AI/ML infrastructure startup building the go-to platform for RL environment creation, training, and evaluation. You will shape brand voice, drive inbound interest, and run memorable events for a deeply technical audience, sitting directly alongside a small, high-caliber team of AI researchers and engineers in San Francisco. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Own and execute the overall marketing strategy and content calendar across all channels. - Lead social media presence on Twitter/X and LinkedIn to grow audience, engagement, and inbound pipeline. - Ghostwrite high-quality content for company leadership that communicates product vision, insights, and platform milestones. - Translate complex RL and AI infrastructure concepts into clear, compelling narratives for a technical audience. - Develop and refine brand voice, positioning, and storytelling across channels. - Experiment with content formats and double down on what drives results. - Identify high-leverage event opportunities, such as conferences, hackathons, and technical community gatherings. - Plan and run high-quality, memorable events that reinforce brand and generate pipeline. - Support the team with event presence, including coordinating talks and logistics. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - 2 to 7 years of experience in marketing, content, or community roles at startups. - Demonstrable track record of growing social accounts or company branding from an early stage. - A writing portfolio that shows the ability to understand technical products and explain them simply and accurately. - Experience planning and running events, meetups, or community programs end-to-end. - Background marketing AI/ML, developer tools, or technical platforms; B2C or influencer marketing alone is not a fit. - Genuine fluency in the AI community, including active presence in relevant Twitter/X groups and a solid grasp of the AI/ML landscape. - Strong existing network within RL researchers, RL engineers, or the broader technical AI startup community. - Familiarity with analytics tools and growth strategies for social and content. - Comfortable working independently with limited oversight in a fast-paced, early-stage environment. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary range: $100,000 to $150,000 USD annually. Visa sponsorship is available. LOCATION On-site in San Francisco, CA, United States. Candidates must already be based in San Francisco or be willing to relocate, as the role requires regular in-person work.