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Staff Product Marketing Manager, Developer Experience

Cockroach Labs
Location
New York, NY
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Product
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years in product marketing with a track record of owning positioning, messaging, and launches for technical products
  • Genuine technical fluency in distributed systems and databases
  • Fluency in the AI-native developer world
  • Strong PMM perspective with evidence-based opinions
  • Sharp technical storytelling skills
  • Ability to produce concise, high-quality work under deadlines
What the job really is

The Staff Product Marketing Manager for Developer Experience will oversee the onboarding and building stage of the customer lifecycle at CockroachDB. This role involves creating a cohesive narrative across four user journeys, focusing on how developers and their agents discover, evaluate, and adopt CockroachDB. Responsibilities include positioning, messaging, and enabling content for developer adoption, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth go-to-market execution.

Benefits
  • Stock Options
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Professional Development Funds
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond hybrid model
  • Role requires deep technical understanding, which may limit candidates without a strong technical background
  • High ownership role may lead to significant pressure and expectations
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